water chestnuts?
 

Silly question but are these a actual 'nut' or a vegetable? I know they don't
cook/taste nut like. I love them in chinese food however I am afraid for my
allergies - having to much nuts in my system is not good!

-Kendy
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water chestnuts?
 

Kendy wrote:
> Silly question but are these a actual 'nut' or a vegetable? I know they don't
> cook/taste nut like. I love them in chinese food however I am afraid for my
> allergies - having to much nuts in my system is not good!

They're not nuts.
http://www.cooking.com/advice/adglos...ater+chestnuts