Ilocos Norte : kwantong

amaranth (Amaranthus viridis) Family: Amaranthaceae

Vernacular Names: kwantong

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: all parts; shoots

Habitat: homegarden, upland field, streamside, surroundings

Availability: dry season

Dishes:salad, inabraw, sinigang, mixed with any beans or legumes, dinengdeng



Study site: Brgy. Camandingan, Batac, Ilocos Norte
Brgy. San Agustin, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte


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