Can you eat wild rice when it turns red?

Wild rice stem is a vegetable that grows in water and tastes very refreshing. However, some people found that the water chestnuts they bought turned red after being kept for a period of time, which made them very confused. Can the red water chestnuts be eaten? The reason why wild rice turns red is because of oxidation. If there is no other smell, that is, it is not spoiled, it can be eaten. When eating, blanch it in hot water and then remove the outer leaves.

1. The original appearance of wild rice stem

The water chestnut looks snow-white with green leaves on top. It tastes crisp, tender and slightly sweet. Fresh water chestnuts can even be eaten raw like lotus roots. It can also be used as a vegetable and fruit for cooking. The water chestnuts in early summer are the most delicious when they are crisp and tender. They are also in season and very affordable. The taste of water chestnuts is unique, and they are refreshing to eat and have a very light smell. They usually cannot be stored for a long time, otherwise they may oxidize and turn red. Such water chestnuts are edible, but if the taste becomes sour, it is most likely that the water chestnuts have deteriorated.

2. Symptoms of Wild Rice Deterioration

During the transportation process, the protein in茭白 may denature due to temperature, resulting in a sour effect. If茭白 smells sour and tastes very sour when cooked, it is likely that the茭白 has deteriorated. If the surface turns red and the inside is black when cut open, it is likely that the茭白 has completely deteriorated and it is best not to eat such茭白.

3. The symptoms of wild rice turning green

If the water bamboo shoots turn green, it may be that they are growing further, which will easily make them old, but they are still edible. If the water bamboo shoots turn green, it means that they should be eaten as soon as possible. If they are kept for a long time, they may become old and will not taste good. The taste of water bamboo shoots is unique. They can be stir-fried with meat or made into a separate dish. If the water bamboo shoots are of good quality and cooked well, their taste can be better than that of meat. If they are accidentally kept old, you may want to use them to stew meat.