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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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
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.
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
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