Siamese Watercress

Siamese watercress, also known as Thai watercress is not the same as English watercress, but there are similarities. Both have a mild taste, have small leaves, and add crunchiness when added to food such as sandwiches and salads. There are differences too: the leaves are shaped differently, the taste is a little different too, but since watercress is almost tasteless, the taste part does not matter a whole lot.

Unlike English watercress, Siamese watercress is not available aplenty outside Thailand. In Bangkok, you can buy watercress in large stores such as Tesco Lotus or Big-C, and also in supermarkets such as Foodland and Villa.

Typically, only the leaves from Siamese watercress are used. Firm stems are discarded, and many times you even discard the softer stems.

Other Watercress Variants

Of course, watercress of different types is grown in many other regions. Some watercress can be less mild and possess a stronger flavor. The comparison to English watercress in this post is because that seems the most widely available of watercress variants.

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