Holy Basil
Season: All year round | Flavor: Pungent, Astringent with a Cooling effect
Its called Queen of Herbs and blends well with hot & spicy foods.
Benefits : Source of Vitamin A & C. Other nutrients that can be found in holy basil are dietary fibre, Potassium, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron and Zinc. But the strength of the holy basil's nutritional profile lies in the phytochemical compounds
Primary uses : In stir-fried dishes
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Pandan Leaf
Season: All year round | Flavor: Sweet
Long, narrow, bright green leaves with mild & pleasant aroma.
Benefits : Very potent for pain relief. Pandan leaves contain laxative properties that can act as a pain reliever from headache, ear pain, chest pain, and arthritis. If you feel cramps, you can use pandan leaves as a traditional cure to help reduce your cramps.
Primary uses : Used in sweet & savory dishes, from rice, juices to desserts.
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
Baby Asparagus
Season: All year round | Flavor: Delicate, sweet after cooking.
Most delicate taste in the tips & served in number of ways around the world.
Benefits : Good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells.
Primary uses : In baby food, soups, salads, stir fried dishes and with steaks.
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
Sweet Basil
Season: All year round | Flavor: Aromatic & slightly spicy
Herb that grows easily and adds well to many dishes
Benefits : Basil is an excellent source of vitamin A(in the form of carotenoids such as beta-carotene), C, K and Manganese; a very good source of Copper, Calcium, Iron, Folate, Magnesium and Omega-3 fatty acids.
Primary uses : In stir-fried dishes and some Italian foods