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mater convolvulus is now my favourite vegetable

mater convolvulus

Mater convolvulus (空心菜), the beautiful vegetable with a terrible English name, is a wonderful edible item. Lightly touched to the hot iron with a bit of garlic and uncut scallions, and this crunchy yet pungent veggie makes your mouth happy, your stomach full, and is light on calories too.

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  1. Norm

    June 30, 2009 @ 12|28 am

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    This is found in asian markets as “Tung Choi” and a better English name for it is “Water Spinach”. Search google for water spinach and you will see.

  2. Nancy

    July 27, 2009 @ 10|01 pm

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    AGREED!
    Tiny bits of cut-up of garlic sprinkled on top when served makes the flavor better

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