Ice Plant / 冰菜 (100G)

Ice Plant / 冰菜 
Size: 100G

So named because of its cool frosted look, the ice plant is a unique vegetable that originated in South Africa. Tiny crystalline beads of bladder cells filled with salt water cover its stems and leaves, which not only makes the ice plant a lovely decorative succulent (look how it glistens in the sun!) but renders it a fascinating culinary ingredient. Crunchy, juicy and with a gentle marine-like salinity, the ice plant is surprisingly versatile as an ingredient.

Serving Suggestion:

1. Steeped as tea
2. Raw in salads
3. Garnish
4. Deep-fried
5. Stir-fried