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Ong Choy

Also known as: Swamp Spinach, Swamp Cabbage, Water Spinach, Kangkong

Category:

Seasonality:

All Origins
Mexico
USA

January: Medium
February: Medium
March: Medium
April: Medium
May: Medium
June: Medium
July: Medium
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: Medium

January: Medium
February: Medium
March: Medium
April: Medium
May: Medium
June: Medium
July: Medium
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: Medium

January: Medium
February: Medium
March: Medium
April: Medium
May: Medium
June: Medium
July: Medium
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: Medium

Uses

A welcome addition to the fresh variety of Asian items available from Melissa’s, Ong Choy is a green-leafed vegetable belonging to the sweet potato family. Ong Choy shares a strong resemblance to regular spinach in both appearance and flavor. Although there are many varieties found throughout Asia, two main varieties are more commonly used: a pale green vegetable with triangular-shaped leaves and thick hollow stems, and a deeper green leafed vegetable with thinner, more hollow stems. Grown wild along the edges of damp, pond-like environments, Ong Choy is used in salads and can be cooked as a vegetable.

Selection, Storage & Handling

Ong Choy from Melissa’s is hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose heads with full, green leaves and fresh stems. Avoid any brown spots which could indicate decay. Use as soon as possible.

Rinse and shake dry. Drain well. Refrigerate, unwashed in a plastic bag for no more than 2-3 days.

For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 ounces (84g)

Servings per Container: Varied

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 25
- Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol Not a significat source 0%
- Fiber Less than 1g 0%
- Protein 2g 0%
- Saturated Fat Not a significat source 0%
- Sodium 35mg 2%
- Sugars Not a significat source 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
- Total Fat 0g 0%