Organic Okinawan spinach - 紅鳳菜 - スイゼンジナ

Name: Organic Okinawan spinach - 紅鳳菜 - スイゼンジナ
Brand: Quanfa Organic Farm
Price: 3.3 SGD
Availability: InStock

$3.30

200g/pkt

Flavor:

Offers a mild, nutty, and slightly bitter taste with a hint of pine, which transforms to a soft, slippery texture when cooked.

Culinary Uses

Raw: Incorporate into salads for a crisp, chewy texture.

Cooked: Add at the end of cooking to stir-fries, soups, and stews to prevent sliminess.

Health Benefits and Uses

Nutritional Value: Leaves are a good source of iron, beta-carotene, and calcium.

Medicinal: Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a "cold" herb to balance excessive heat in the body.

Cholesterol: Sometimes called "cholesterol spinach" due to claims that it helps lower cholesterol levels.