Sharp Spinach

Sharp-leaved spinach has smaller, thinner leaves that have a sharp appearance. The surface of the leaves is quite smooth and has few wrinkles. It is also sweeter than round-leaved spinach, less astringent and has fewer fibres after cooking.

STORAGE

FUN FACTS & TIPS

Chinese spinach soup with salted egg, century egg and regular egg and a slightly bitter taste from the Chinese spinach is the most popular recipe for spinach in Singapore. It is a really simple and quick recipe that you can make at home in 15 minutes, making it ideal for a small family. If you do not like the taste of salted eggs and century eggs, try adding in fish balls or fish cakes instead.

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Keep your eyes healthy
• Reduce risk of developing age-related eye degeneration
• Good for heart health
• Reduce your risk of stroke and heart disease
• Reduce tingling and numbness in people with diabetes
• Reduce your risk of anaemia
• Ensure a healthy pregnancy
• Reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer
• Can lower blood pressure
• Maintains a healthy liver

Excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium, potassium and vitamin C, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, protein, choline, omega-3 fatty acids, niacin, pantothenic acid and selenium.

Common Names: Persian vegetable, Ayam, Chinese Spinach, Hung Cai, Bayam Tajam, 尖头苋菜