Chinese Water chestnut rhizomes

(Eleocharis dulcis)
 

Quantity:  3

Plant the bulb in water at 15-18ºC

The Chinese water chestnut is an ingredient in many dishes in Asia, it is ideal for cooking and in the wok, as it retains its crunchy consistency even after a long cooking time.
The water chestnut is actually an aquatic plant that can be cultivated in water or mud. The taste is sweet and nutty.

 

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	406 kJ (97 kcal)
Carbohydrates	23.94 g
Sugars	4.8 g
Dietary fiber	3 g
Fat	0.1 g
Protein	1.4 g
Vitamins	Quantity %DV†
Thiamine (B1)	12% 0.14 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	17% 0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	7% 1 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)	10% 0.479 mg
Vitamin B6	25% 0.328 mg
Folate (B9)	4% 16 μg
Vitamin C	5% 4 mg
Vitamin E	8% 1.2 mg
Minerals	Quantity %DV†
Calcium	1% 11 mg
Iron	0% 0.06 mg
Magnesium	6% 22 mg
Manganese	16% 0.331 mg
Phosphorus	9% 63 mg
Potassium	19% 584 mg
Zinc	5% 0.5 mg
Other constituents	Quantity
Water	73.5 g