Water chestnuts are not nuts. Instead, they are the starchy fruiting bulb (or corm) of the aquatic plant Eleocharis dulcis.

Despite the name, water chestnuts are not nuts, meaning they are likely safe for people with tree nut allergies. However, if ...

Water caltrops might look like tiny food demons, but that doesn't mean they have to be devilishly hard to prepare. Here's ...

Water chestnuts are a game-changer when it comes to dessert toppings, adding a whole new dimension of crunch. Just caramelize ...

Water chestnuts are from another plant altogether. In New Zealand we grow a different variety of chestnut to that grown in Europe. So while the flavour and texture is the same, our nuts are ...