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Thai Celery
Season: All year round | Flavor: Strong celery-like flavor
Thai celery is much smaller than the variety found in the West. It is also greener, thinner-stemmed and leafier with an intense smell.
Benefits : Contains numerous antioxidants and anti-inflammatory elements, many of which are particularly beneficial to the digestive tract. In addition, celery contains a significant amount of Potassium and is claimed to give relief to those who suffer from Gout and Rheumatism.
Primary uses : In soups, sautes, salads and for garnishing purposes.
Thai Parsley
Season: All year round | Flavor: Mildly bitter
Looks like very skinny Romain lettuce with very strong smell
Benefits : Source of vitamin A, C & K as well as a good source of Folate and Iron. Parsley's volatile oil components include Myristicin, Limonene, Eugenol and Alpha-thujene. Its flavonoids include Apiin, Apigenin, Crisoeriol and Luteolin.
Primary uses : Staple ingredient of Thai cuisine
Turmeric Root
Season: All year round | Flavor: Distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, slightly hot peppery flavor
Belongs to Ginger family and has mustard like smell
Benefits : Good source Potassium, Iron, Sodium and vitamin C.
Primary uses : Tea and savory dishes
Wing Beans
Season: Spring and Summer | Flavor: Sweet
Its plant produces pea-like beans with four winged edges. Almost every part of this plant is tasty and edible
Benefits : Low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Protein, Vitamin A, B6 , C and Zinc, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Calcium, Iron, Copper and Manganese.
Primary uses : Salads & savoury dishes
Yam Beans (Jicama)
Season: All year round | Flavor: Sweet
Looks like Potato and is crispy & juicy
Benefits : It's health benefits are mainly derived from the unique mixture of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and other organic compounds, including dietary fiber, vitamin B6, C, E, Folate, Pantothenic acid, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, and a small amount of protein.
Primary uses : Eaten fresh or in salads
Yard Long Bean
Season: All year round | Flavor: Bland
Chewy and flavorful yard long beans, also known as Chinese snake beans, are closely related to black-eyed peas.
Benefits : High in fibre, Folates, vitamin A, B 12, C, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium and Magnesium.
Primary uses : In sadas and as cooked vegetable
Young Green Pepper
Season: All year round | Flavor: Mildly pepper-like
Green Peppercorns are the unripe berries of a tropical vine, Piper Nigrum. The same berries are processed to make black pepper. They are popular in French, Thai, and Western European cuisines.
Benefits : Good for digestive tract as it helps reduce several types of stomach distress. High in Iron, vitamin K, and antioxidants.
Primary uses : In pickles and spicy stir-fried dishes