The first time I read about Ice Vegggie was on Nancy's blog. Then Nancy mentioned about it again here. What is this Ice Vegetable?
Last weekend on my Sunday grocery run, I found this mysterious vegetable. There was a promotion and the promoter was getting the veggie ready. I saw that he had a bottle of Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing with him.
This vegetable does not come cheap. It retails at RM9.90 per box.
The weight displayed on the box is 150g which includes the weight of the cherry tomatoes packed together with this Ice Veggie.
Why is it called Ice Veggie? Look.
Do you see the "ice crystals" on the stems?
Let's take a closer look.
The "ice crystal" structures are present along the stems and underside of the leaves. I took a leaf and ate it neat just to experience how it tastes like. This is a succulent plant and it is crunchy and juicy. It has a peculiar flavor which is not unpleasant and tasted mildly salty to me.
My impression of this vegetable is that it is a highly perishable/delicate vegetable and has to be kept well chilled. If left out too long, it might start to wilt and spoil. It also seems easily bruised and has to be handled with care. But I could be wrong because I understand that it is also sold at wet markets.
It is supposed to be very nice eaten with Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing.
I did not have Kewpie with me but another brand of sesame dressing (which came with a salad promotion) which was not as good. Listen, Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing is THE BEST. Don't buy any other brand.
So that satisfied my curiosity about Ice Vegetable.
Yes, i learned about this ice veggie in nancy's blog too.
ReplyDeleteIt must be something very new as there are not many cooking posts on it.
DeleteRead from Nancy's blog and another Singaporean blog. I am curious. I dont see this over here. If do, I would love to try it.
ReplyDeleteI agreed on Kewpie dressing but long time I didnt make salad at home. So no Kewpie at home. Haha
I tried looking at Jaya Grocer, also don't have!
DeleteWill you buy it again? I would buy this to try too if I see it being sold in the super markets that I frequent.
ReplyDeleteMaybe. I won't mind trying is again.
DeleteDropped by a place here selling organic hydroponic vegetables, all kinds of lettuces. Don't think I saw anything like this one though.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite rare I think as another supermarket near my office does not have it either.
Deletei love leafy veggies, so this would right be up my alley. jaya grocer says you can use ice plants to make tea :) https://www.jayagrocer.com/product?variant_id=220311
ReplyDeleteI read about making tea with it too but I would prefer it as a salad.
DeleteI've heard of this veggie before...and guess what....I just ate it for the first time last week. They call this ice plant (or crystal ice veggie)...and it was served in the exact same way too...with cherry tomatoes in a roasted sesame sauce. I like it a lot! ;)
ReplyDeleteAh! Good to know that you liked it. I would have a better experience next time with Kewpie's dressing.
DeleteIt's a first time when I see it, it looks a bit like sage
ReplyDeleteNow that you mentioned, it does look a bit like sage :)
Deletenow I m curious and wanted to try this ice veggie...
ReplyDeleteIf you do, please blog about it and let me know if you think it is nice to eat :)
DeleteI fell in love with it on my first taste. Yes, Kewpie roasted sesame dressing is the best!
ReplyDeleteI can tell that you love this Ice Veggie very much!
DeleteI can get ice plant at cheaper price in supermarket near my place :P
ReplyDeleteOh really! Lucky you :)
DeleteI am rather fond of the texture of ice veg.
ReplyDeleteI like it too!
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