What is horseshoe?

What is horseshoe?

Water chestnut is a smooth and hairless vegetable belonging to the genus Eriobotrya of the Cyperaceae family. In life, water chestnut is often called water chestnut, peony, black taro, money onion, etc. It is a winter vegetable and is usually available in mid-to-late November. Common producing areas include Liushi, Zhejiang, Taizhou, Jiangsu, Wuhu, Anhui, etc. Most of these areas are warm, humid and rainy.

What does a horseshoe look like?

As the name suggests, the appearance of the horseshoe is similar to the hoof of a horse. It is round and dark brown with a light brown ring on the top. The overall shape is round and cake-like. The adult plant grows to a height of about 50 centimeters.

Horseshoe

1. Stir-fry

Stir-fried water chestnuts can be served with fruits. Put a little oil in the pan, pour in a certain amount of chopped pineapple after the pan is hot, add some hot water, then add the water chestnuts and cook over high heat until the sauce is reduced, then add a little sugar and salt to season.

2. Steaming

Clean the water chestnuts and brush off the mud in the cracks. Then put the water chestnuts into the steamer, add some honey and sugar, steam them for a while, and they are ready to serve.

The efficacy and function of horseshoe

The main effect of water chestnut is to clear away heat and detoxify. Its cold nature is very suitable for consumption in the hot summer. It can regulate the body's endocrine system, reduce internal heat, and benefit the stomach and intestines.