Pickled Pak Kached, Product of Thailand, 16 oz

The pickled young leaves of the water mimosa (pak kached or phak krachet in Thai), is a cultivated crispy aquatic vegetable used in Thai cuisine. The shape is long with many sections of small leaves, similar to tamarind leaves. Grown in water, the white spongy, foam-like covering of the stem is removed before eating. This vegetable is often cooked with other types of vegetables, and is especially enjoyed in Thai sour curry, stir-fry dishes and Thai spicy salads (yam). Pak krached is high in Vitamin A, calcium and iron.