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How to Cook Malabar Spinach

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Assia M. Mortensen

Malabar spinach has stiff, slightly spongy leaves reminiscent of chard. Because of its texture, it's best used cooked rather than in salads. Malabar spinach, also called Mong Toi, originates in India, where it readily grows on vines.

Assia M. Mortensen has over 12 years of experience as an editor and journalist, and has published hundreds of articles in magazines, newspapers and online at "The Santa Barbara Independent," "Frontiers Magazine," "805 Living Magazine," Huffingtonpost.com, LIVESTRONG.COM and many other outlets. Mortensen graduated from the University of California in Santa Cruz with a Bachelor of Arts in literature and creative writing.