Amaranth
(Amaranthus)
Amaranth
Amaranth
Selection
Pick young leaves and shoots near the growing point, leaving roots to grow.
Storage
Keep covered loosely in a plastic bag or perforated bag and refrigerate. Can be frozen for longer storage.
Preparation
- Wash plants well before use.
- Young leaves and stems can be eaten fresh as a salad or cooked in soups and stews as a green vegetable.
- (Rody, 1982)
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Amaranth
Amaranth, also known as tropical spinach, is a greenplant that exists in different varieties in tropical climates. The leaves are dark green in color with hints of purple and red (Rody, 1982).
Traditional Names
- Hawaiian – pakai