Water Caltrop / Trapa Nut (Ling Jiao)
忍者のマキビシの正体！？牛の角のような黒い「水の中の栗」
Description
The fruit of the aquatic plant 'Trapa'. The exact identity of the 'Makibishi' ninjas scattered on the ground to escape pursuers. Both ends of the hard black shell are sharp like bull horns. In season in autumn; crack the shell to eat the white flesh. Texture akin to chestnuts/sweet potatoes with rustic sweetness.
Classification: Everyone, Ingredient, Dry Goods, Ling Jiao, Water Caltrop, Ninja Spikes, Autumn Flavor, Fluffy
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How to use
Ingredients
- Water caltrop(Fresh or Dried)
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Boiled Water Caltrop]: Boil in salt water for
- mins, crack the shell with hands/scissors to eat as a snack (Jiangnan autumn staple).
- Braise with pork in soy sauce.
- Congee ingredient.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Fluffy、powdery gentle sweetness like a lighter chestnut
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Taste substitute with chestnuts, sweet potatoes, or potatoes. Shape irreplaceable)
Pairing
White Rice / Congee / Braised Pork
Trivia
The diamond shape of the 'Ling' (Hishi) is the origin of the JP 'Mitsubishi' logo. In autumn China, you often see aunties selling freshly boiled Ling Jiao on roadsides.
Eating tips & etiquette
Looks exactly like 'demon horns' or a 'bat', surprising first-timers, but the inside is shockingly gentle and comforting. Since it grows in water/mud, wash well before eating.
Allergen
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