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they originate from china in the early 1900's. they are grown mostly in the south of china near sub tropical climate. but now grow in Asia, India and the US. they grow in marshes, underwater in the mud as they need fertile soil and wet mud yo grow.

they can be pickeled, tinned, canned and frozen. they are mostly used in stir fries to give crunch to it and is used in alot of other authentic dishes. they can also be eaten raw, slightly bolied or sweetened.

water chestnuts also can be ground to powder and made into water-chestnut cake, which is a popular cake in china.

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