Sweet Bush (Bo Ngot)

Popular in tropical countries, Bo Ngot is native to Vietnam. They are the dark green leaves grow in an alternate pattern and are smooth, thin, and taper to a rounded and blunt point. The most tender parts of the plant are the top four or five inches of the branch tip, which have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor, reminiscent of fresh garden peas. When cooked, the leaves have a mild, sweet, green flavor similar to asparagus and offer a slightly acidic bite, also similar to spinach.