What do water chestnuts taste like?

What do water chestnuts taste like? If you've only ever eaten canned water chestnuts, YOU HAVE NO IDEA what water chestnuts' taste and texture are like. read more

water chestnuts and chestnuts are not the same though. take a look at wikipedia. Chestnuts are like a mild hazelnut flavored firm potato. It's mostly starch, but often a little sweet and smooth. the canned chestnuts (puree) are made with the entire ground nut which makes them a little more bitter and give it it's color.you will probably want to add sugar to it. read more

The Word on Water Chestnuts Botanical name: Eleocharis dulcis. What most people know about water chestnuts, sometimes more specifically called Chinese water chestnuts, are the basics: they’re white, have a crunchy texture and a fresh, mild taste, and are often used in Chinese cooking. read more