Boiled Water Caltrops
- Rinse water caltrops to clean them.
- Place water caltrops in a saucepan and fill water until it covers them.
- Add some salt.
- Boil for 20~25 minutes.
- Once cooked, drain the water and transfer water caltrops to a plate.
- Use a pair of scissors to crack open the shell and dig the meat out with a knife.
Can you eat water Caltrop raw?
You can eat water chestnuts raw, boiled, grilled, pickled, or from a can. Water chestnuts are unusual because they remain crisp even after being cooked or canned due to their ferulic acid content. This quality makes water chestnuts a popular choice for stir-fry and as a topping on many Chinese dishes.
What does water Caltrop taste like?
Water Caltrops must be cooked as they are considered toxic when raw. After cooking, the pods are still very hard and can be cracked open to reveal the crumbly, starchy seed. Water Caltrop seeds have a dry and slightly chewy consistency with a subtly sweet, distinct flavor reminiscent of musk and hay.
