Alfalfa – Sprout
Very fine, green seeds. White shoots, brown seed husks. Varieties of alfalfa sprouts include: onion, radish, chive, garlic and mustard.
Watercress
Watercress is a dark, leafy green grown in natural spring water. It belongs to the same family as broccoli, kale and Brussels sprouts. Its versatility makes watercress great in soups, salads and eggs. Besides making an excellent plate garnish, watercress…
Turmeric
Turmeric comes from the turmeric plant and is commonly used in Asian cuisines, especially as a main spice in curry. Its taste is warm and bitter, and it is also used to colour or flavour curries, mustards, butters and cheeses.…
Rhubarb
Rhubarbs are characterised by their long crimson to light green stalks and topped with large green leaves. Although rhubarb is a vegetable, many people treat it as a fruit by using it on its own or with other fruits in…
Bird’s Eye Chilli
One of the hottest chillies in the chilli family, the Bird’s Eye Chilli packs a punch despite its size – measuring up to just 2-4cm in length. Used widely in Asian dishes, the Bird’s Eye Chilli is perfect to add…
Parsnip
Parsnip belongs to the carrot family, and is native to Europe and Asia. It can be consumed fresh in salads or used as an ingredient of soups, casseroles, stews and various savoury dishes. Parsnips are in season during autumn, winter…
Okra
Also known as a “lady’s fingers”, the okra originated in Africa. The most common types of okra include Annie Oakley, Purple, Chinese and Emerald. Okra seeds can be used to make a hot brewed drink similar to coffee. Okra is…
Cucumber
Besides being famed as a salad staple that accompany almost every restaurant, cucumbers also make for a perfect summer cocktail. Almost 96% of the content of a cucumber is water, and they are a tasty way to hydrate. Cucumbers are…
Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms range in colours from amber to paper bag-brown. Each mushroom has a wide umbrella shape with caps and a curled rim. Shiitake mushrooms are said to have 10 times more flavour than white button mushrooms. Its smoky flavour…
Artichoke
The artichoke is an intriguing vegetable as it is actually the bud of a thistle—a flower. It has an armour-like exterior and a savoury-sweet heart; it is as beautiful as it is flavourful to eat. Besides its unique appearance, it…
Zucchini
Zucchini resembles a cucumber in shape and has numerous seeds. It is one of the most versatile vegetables there is; it can be used in different recipes ranging from fritters to cheesy tots. It can be enjoyed both raw or…
Celery
Celeries come in long, straight stalks with green leaves at the top. It is an easy snack that can be paired with cheese and peanut butter. Their distinctive flavour becomes the hallmark flavour for many dishes such as soups and…