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The strange dark objects are water caltrops<\/strong>, also known as bat nuts, buffalo nuts, devil pods, or singhara nuts. They grow on aquatic plants found in calm freshwater such as ponds and lak…Continue Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n

Their hard shells have unusual horn-like points, which can make them look intimidating. Inside, however, is a white, starchy seed that becomes edible once it has been properly cooked.<\/p>\n

Water caltrops are commonly used in Asian cooking. They are usually boiled for about 20\u201330 minutes until the shell softens enough to crack open and the inside becomes tender.<\/p>\n

Their flavor is often described as somewhere between a potato and a chestnut\u2014mild, slightly sweet, and starchy. Once cooked, they can be eaten on their own or added to soups, stir-fries, and other savory dishes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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