Why are water chestnuts so great in a stir fry when they don't taste of anything?

cause they're crunchy and awesome (i've wondered this question also)

Why are water chestnuts so great in a stir fry when they don't taste of anything?
I believe it's the crunch!
Reply:its all about the texture -- crisp
Reply:they add texture. the taste comes from the seasoning. now, those taste of something good.
Reply:they are crunchy it just gives it that pep
Reply:I can taste them just fine. Maybe you burned your taste buds off?



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Snag
Reply:I think it is like Zucchini or tofu, it is the ultimate nothing food that takes on all the flavours around it.
Reply:I like them for the crunch.
Reply:texture crunch ,,,,,,,why! i have looked at them on my fork and thought what the hell ,,,they tasts like nothing ,,,they do have a very mild flavor alone like an unsweetend apple kinda
Reply:it's china's potato, we have Idaho potatoes, they have water chestnuts
Reply:They are CRUNCHY and absorb whatever sauce they are prepared in.
Reply:they are not good -ew
Reply:Its that refreshing crunch.
Reply:i think that its that very fact...they don't taste like anything, but the crunch in the food is oh so, delicious?? besides they are the first to go when i have stir fry...delectable...thank you water chestnuts for remaining a mystery





AE
Reply:It gives a counterbalance of texture to the dish. Meat usually cooks up soft, as do the vegetables. So, the water chestnuts are usually the only crunchy thing in the dish.
Reply:They do have a lovely flavor when cooked. When used in a stir fry they give just the snap that the rest of the vegetables blend so well with.
Reply:just so they can look nice
Reply:That's one of the few veggies (are they a veggie) that I don't like.
Reply:Your taste buds are lame.....they have taste, not alot but they do. You must be eating the wrong chestnuts!
Reply:hmm maby cuz they ahav that crispy texture 2 them
Reply:it's the crunch

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