Spinach and Chestnut Dip
- Serves 3-4
- Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 0
Ever wondered what to do with water chestnuts? Mildly sweet and nutty they bring a great texture to a dish. This easy to make dip is deliciously savoury, ideal for serving with fresh bread and vege sticks.
Recipe by: Gavin Ball, Head Chef. Monteith's Brewery Bar, Rangiora.
Ingredients
500g blanched spinach
200ml sour cream
200ml mayonnaise
2 small tins of water chestnuts
2 spring onions
salt and pepper to taste
Method
Drain and chop the chestnuts and slice the spring onions finely.
Press the spinach to remove as much water as possible, then chop finely.
Mix well in a bowl with the sour cream and mayonnaise, and season to taste.
Serve with a good selection of warmed breads.