• Description

Vernacular Names: tapsoy, tapsuy

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: leaves, shoots

Cultivated/Foraged: planted

Market presence of vegetable:marketed

Habitat: spring, riverbank, irrigation

Availability: wet season, June to December; all year round

Other uses: lowers blood pressure

Dishes:Sautéed, soup

Sapsuy ginisa na may sardinas

Ingredients

Tapsuy
Sardinas
bawang
Sibuyas
Asin (salt)

Procedure

1. Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant.
2. Add watercress and salt; cook, stirring constantly, for about 40 seconds.
3. Add 2 tablespoons water and stir. Cover and cook for 25 seconds, or until leaves are wilted.