tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670240581789114113.post4836273907694018299..comments2014-10-09T00:06:17.298-04:00Joan Lambert Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115423496781398997[email protected]Blogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670240581789114113.post-5710596001691619502012-07-24T01:52:31.371-04:002012-07-24T01:52:31.371-04:00Yukari, how long would you steam it for? One of my Twitter folks mentioned that they thought it got a bit too slimy, but I&#39;m almost wondering if that would have more to do with length of steaming? Thoughts?<br /><br />Rhiz, we do indeed have the red variety here. In fact, I have one of each twining their way up the poles in the garden now. I tend to like vegetables with a bit of swingy color, so I couldn&#39;t say no to one of each at the nursery. I don&#39;t know the other one you mention. Similar texture, too?<br /><br />Amber, I love the idea of using them for sandwiches!! That&#39;s brilliant. I bet, now that I&#39;m thinking of it, they&#39;d make a mean omlette addition, too. Could be time for a second lunch...Joan Lambert Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115423496781398997[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670240581789114113.post-1676522351439497772012-07-23T09:08:40.982-04:002012-07-23T09:08:40.982-04:00We grew s few Malabar spinach plants last year on our Tokyo balcony, and they didn&#39;t get very tall, because of the heat. We came to really enjoy harvesting from our plants every few days. We found that the leaves had the flavor of spinach but were thicker and flatter, perfect for sandwiches. Thanks for the background info. So glad to know their Japanese name so we can find their seeds again more easily at the gardening shop!thecardboardcollective.comhttp://thecardboardcollective.com/[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670240581789114113.post-91719313023158900922012-07-23T04:43:58.641-04:002012-07-23T04:43:58.641-04:00Do they have the red leaves version in japan - sometimes called Basella rubra? That&#39;s very pretty. It&#39;s a close relative of Madeira vine or binahong ( Anrededera cordifolia) which is a very vigorous and invasive tuber bearing vine with a similar taste.Rhizowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13898344291012563139[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670240581789114113.post-36585530416122591072012-07-23T02:24:56.412-04:002012-07-23T02:24:56.412-04:00We love this and eat it every chance we get. Simply steam and season with sesame oil and a light soy sauce. Yummy!Yukari Sakamotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058613759997906208[email protected]