Radicchio (pronounced rah-dee-key-oh) is a type of chicory with dark reddish-purple leaves and white veins that form a round or elongated head. Commonly mistaken for red cabbage or lettuce, radicchio has a strong, bitter taste. It pairs well with many…
Both red and white (or light green) coloured Kohlrabi are available, however the flesh of both is creamy yellow-white. Kohlrabi are similar to a broccoli stem or cabbage heart in taste, but milder and sweeter. Kohlrabi leaves can be eaten…
Lo Bok is also known as Daikon, Daikon Radish or White Radish. Visually they have the appearance of a large, white carrot. The flavour is similar to a mild radish. The flesh is crisp and perfect for adding crunch to…
Lettuce is one of the most widely used salad vegetables and is available in a variety of colours, shapes and flavours. Lettuce seeds arrived in Australia on the First Fleet. The most popular lettuce varieties in Australia are: Iceberg with…
Leeks are related to an onion and have a white, slender bulb with flat, dark green leaves. They can be used to replace onions in a recipe and will give a slightly sweeter, milder onion flavour. Although the dark green…
Ginger root is a rhizome from the flowering ginger plant. Young ginger rhizomes are juicy and fleshy and have a mild taste. The skin is light brown on the bulbous rhizome with an ivory flesh inside. Dried ginger is used…
Garlic is a species in the onion genus, Allium. The onion, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion are close relatives of Garlic. The active ingredient in garlic is allicin – a sulphur compound which is released when garlic is crushed.…
Endive is a green leafy vegetable with a slightly bitter taste. Endive is mainly used in salads, stir fries or soups.
Lychee are oval to round in shape and up to 5cm in diameter. The Lychee flesh is sweet yet tangy. The outer red skin is peeled off to reveal the edible semi translucent flesh, which has a one seed inside.…
Gooseberries are the size of large grapes with a round shape. Gooseberries can be eaten whole when ripe, however become sweeter later in the season. Early season berries have a sour taste and are better for culinary use. Available from…
Dates are one of the oldest fruits cultivated. Dates are the fruit grown on Date Palms in heavy clusters under the leaf cover. The fruit can be eaten fresh when in season or dried which is readily available. Although primarily…
Fennel can be eaten raw or cooked. It works well shaved into fresh salads, or braised in a thick sauce or roasted and served with vegies and grains. The best time to use fennel is between March and August.
