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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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.
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
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
Lemongrass
Season: All year round | Flavor: Citrus
Plant with thin long leaves
Benefits : Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 & C. Moreover, lemongrass is packed with many important minerals – Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Copper and Zinc.
Primary uses : Soups & teas
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