Delicious and nutritious! How to eat and choose watercress deliciously

Watercress is an introduced plant that was introduced from the West in the early Meiji period and has since spread to Japan. It is known for its sharp, spicy flavor and is also known as Dutch mustard or water mustard. In this article, we will introduce the best seasons for watercress, how to choose it, its nutritional value, and recommended ways to eat it

Watercress in season and how to choose it

Watercress is available year-round, but high-quality watercress can be enjoyed in early spring. The key is to choose watercress with firm, taut leaves and stems that aren't too thick. The leaves may turn purple in cold weather, but this doesn't affect the flavor

Nutritional benefits of watercress

Watercress is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium, and iron, and is also rich in carotene. It contains many healthy ingredients, so it's a good idea to include it in your daily diet

Recommended way to eat it

Watercress can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It is a classic garnish for meat dishes, but it can also be eaten raw in salads, boiled and boiled, or strained and used in soups. It can also be used in dishes such as tempura. To fully enjoy the flavor and nutrition of watercress, try incorporating it into a variety of dishes

Watercress and radish salad

Let's start with the watercress and radish salad. Here are the steps:

material

• Watercress...2 pith
• Radishes...5-6 pieces
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• Olive oil...2 tablespoons
• Whole grain mustard...1 to 1.5 teaspoons
• Salt and pepper

procedure

1. Pick the leaves from the watercress and quickly boil the stems in salted water, then rinse in cold water and squeeze out the water
2. Cut the radishes into thin slices, soak in water and drain
3. Combine wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, a little pepper, whole grain mustard, and olive oil and mix well
4. Drain the watercress and radish thoroughly, combine them and toss with the dressing
5. Season with salt and pepper and serve in a serving dish

Boiled watercress

Next is a recipe for boiled watercress that allows you to enjoy a unique combination

material

• Watercress...2 pith
• Salami sausage (thinly sliced)
• salt

procedure

1. Cut off about 2cm of the thick end of the watercress stems, leaving a little for garnish, and quickly boil them in plenty of boiling water with a little salt
2. Immediately place in cold water and rinse, align the roots in the water, squeeze out the water and cut into 2cm lengths
3. Cut the salami sausage into thin strips and lightly cook it in a frying pan, then remove it and drain the oil
4. Mix the watercress and salami, arrange in a bowl, and garnish with more watercress to finish

summary

Watercress is a healthy, flavorful vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Enjoy its delicious flavor and nutritional value by using watercress, which can be easily incorporated into your diet in any season

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