Ardisia shoots

Ardisia elliptica

leaf · vegetable

Young shoots of a coastal shrub, eaten raw or cooked.

Origin

From southern India to southern China and the Pacific

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The young leaves and shoots are rinsed and eaten raw, or cooked for a few minutes.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthinIn small amounts, not counted Vegetable nitrates · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

In Malaysia it is called mata pelandok, 'mouse-deer's eye'.