A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Tender green stems with hollow cut ends and pointed leaves; leaf width varies by variety.
In the kitchen
The tender stems and leaves are cooked in stir-fries and soups, including water spinach with shrimp paste.
The vegetable itself is plant-based. A prepared dish may contain shrimp paste or other animal-derived seasonings; ask about the sauce and cooking fat.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有空心菜吗？
Does this dish contain Water spinach?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
