Where to buy red spinach near me?

Red spinach is most often red amaranth, a leafy vegetable with red or purple-green leaves and stems. It is a different plant from regular spinach, though it is cooked in a similar way.

Rinse red spinach well, trim any tough stems, and stir-fry it with garlic for 2 to 3 minutes, or simmer it in soup. It cooks quickly and should not be overcooked.

No. Red spinach usually means red amaranth, while red Malabar spinach (Basella rubra) is a different vine with thick, glossy leaves. Both are called red spinach in some stores.

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Red spinach tastes mild, slightly sweet and earthy, similar to regular spinach but with a softer texture. Its red pigment bleeds into broth and rice, coloring it pink or purple.

Red spinach is called xian cai or yin choy in Chinese cooking, rau den do in Vietnamese and lal saag in Hindi. All usually refer to red amaranth.

Wrap red spinach in paper towels and refrigerate it in a bag for a few days. Wash it just before cooking.