Wolffia (watermeal)

Lemna spp., Wolffia spp. …

vegetable

The world's smallest flowering plant, in green grains one millimeter across, cooked in omelets, curries or soups; rich in protein.

Origin

Thailand, Laos and Myanmar

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The grains are rinsed several times in a fine sieve, then cooked for two to three minutes.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers · Protein

Did you know?

“Khai-nam” means “water eggs”: its grains look like fish roe.