I know. It isn't the sexiest cough cure around. It's not even exotic. It's just a plain vegetable. But today I shall praises of the humble watercress because it is a well-known cure for the sort of incurable, annoying and keep-you-awake-at-night coughing sessions. So what's in the watercress? In the West, it is commonly eaten fresh and raw in a salad or sandwich. Here in Malaysia, I've always eaten this cooked in soups. Never raw. So what's so fascinating about watercress? Watercress' botanical name is Nasturtium officinale. It is a fast grower in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments. It usually grows in ditches rapidly. It is one of the oldest known leaf vegetables eaten by humans. The plant is native to Europe and Asia. It has a peppery flavour and is related to the cabbage and mustard family. The town of Alresford, near Winchester, UK holds a Watercress Festival that brings in more th...
Cantonese soup recipes, Chinese herbs, Asian soup tips and a bit of Traditional Chinese Medicine