Amaranthus tricolor
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Amaranthus tricolor, known as edible amaranth,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the genus Amaranthus, part of the family Amaranthaceae.
The plant is often cultivated for ornamental and culinary purposes. It is known as bireum in Korea;[1] tampala, tandaljo, or tandalja bhaji in India;[2] callaloo in the Caribbean; and Joseph's coat in other areas, in reference to the Biblical story of Joseph and the coat of many colors. Although it is native to South and South-East Asia, A. tricolor is one of several species of amaranth cultivated in warm regions across the world.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Cultivars have striking yellow, red, and green foliage.
Culinary uses
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The leaves and stems may be eaten as a salad vegetable. In Africa, it is usually cooked as a leafy vegetable.[3] It is usually stir fried or steamed as a side dish in both China and Japan.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
China
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Korea
In Korea, the plant is referred to as bireum (Script error: No such module "Lang".). Small-leaved, reddish-stalked chambireum (Script error: No such module "Lang"., "true bireum") is used as a namul vegetable in Korean cuisine. Considered a san-namul (wild green) that grows abundantly in the countryside, it tends to be foraged rather than planted and harvested.[4] It has an earthy and nutty flavor, and goes well with both gochujang- and soup soy sauce-based seasonings, and bori-bap (barley rice).[4][5]
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Bireum-namul (seasoned edible amaranth)
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Amaranth (edible) flower
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In culture
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Amaranthus gangeticus
Amaranthus gangeticus is considered a synonym of A. tricolor,[6] but has been recognized as a separate species in the past. A. gangeticus is also known as elephant-head amaranth. It is an annual flowering plant with deep purple flowers. It can grow to Script error: No such module "convert". tall. In Bangladesh, it has been used as a leafy vegetable. It may inhibit calcium retention in rice-based diets.[7]
References
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- ↑ Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.
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External links
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- PROTAbase on Amaranthus tricolor
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- Amaranthus tricolor L. Medicinal Plant Images Database (School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University) Template:In lang Template:In lang