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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Kaffir lime Leaf
Season: All year round | Flavor: Citrus
Thick, dark Green leaves. Shiny on top, porous & pale under the leaf.
Benefits : High concentration of Alkaloids, Citronellol, Limonene, Nerol, and other organic compounds.
Primary uses : Key ingredient in Thai and some south east Asian countries
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
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
Pak Choy
Season: All year round | Flavor: Between Cabbage and Spinach
Its also known as Bok Choy, looks like a squat celery with chunky stalks, glossy deep-green leaves
Benefits : Contains vitamins C, A, and K, and excellent sources of Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, and Iron, Pak Choi deserves its reputation as a powerhouse among vegetables.
Primary uses : Can eat raw or cooked or in soups