Our Top-Rated Spinach Dip Has a Secret Ingredient You’ll Never Guess
Don’t knock it until you try it.
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Spinach dip is a nearly perfect appetizer. It’s melty, gooey, and hearty, making it a shareable dish no guest would dare deny. And yes, we stand by that nearly perfect description, because an even more delectable spinach dip is possible. If you’re willing to take a chance, there’s a way to add a refreshing textural upgrade to spinach dip that would set your spinach dip apart from the rest.
Why You Should Add Water Chestnuts to Your Spinach Dip
It might sound weird to you, but hear us out. Adding water chestnuts to your spinach dip will give you an unexpected, ultra-satisfying crunch factor you didn’t know your dip was missing. Don’t believe us? Just try our Best Spinach Dip Ever and taste the difference for yourself.
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Okay, What Are Water Chestnuts?
Water chestnuts are edible tubers found on the bottom of the Eleocharis dulcis plant, which is native to Asia, tropical Africa, Australia, and the Pacific. They’re common in Chinese and Chinese-American dishes, like stir-fries, cashew chicken, and sizzling rice soup.
They’re also often featured in appetizers and salads because they add a texture that can’t really be replicated by any other ingredient—for a truly unexpected twist, try adding them to a traditional side like green bean casserole. Look for canned water chestnuts in the international aisle at your grocery store.
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Water Chestnuts Substitute
Can’t find water chestnuts? There are still plenty of ways to add a dose of crunch to your spinach dip. Allrecipes Allstar thedailygourmet suggests using hearts of palm, jicama, or radishes (“Peel off the pink/red outer edges and slice into thin round pieces,” she said.)
How to Add Water Chestnuts to Spinach Dip
Leveling up your spinach dip with water chestnuts is incredibly easy—all you have to do is stir a can of drained and chopped water chestnuts in with the other main ingredients. Chill the dip in the fridge for at least six hours and stick the dip in a bread bowl right before serving. Warm the bread bowl in the oven on low for a few minutes to take it up yet another notch.
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