Long beans are a type of legume with long, slender pods. They are a staple in many Asian cuisines and are known for their crisp texture and slightly beany flavor. They can be enjoyed stir-fried, steamed, or added to soups and stews.
Bravo Radish
Bravo radishes are eye-catching additions to any salad! These vibrant purple radishes boast a milder flavor than their red cousins, with a touch of sweetness and a satisfying crunch.
Preparation
Bravo radishes are edible all the way through– from skin to core. Scrub well before eating. Greens can be used in soups, stir-fries or with eggs. Use the radishes raw in salads, sliced thinly as an appetizers, or for garnish. They are excellent pickled in vinegar and salt.
Farmers that grow Bravo Radishes
- Kahumana Organic Farms
- Ho Farms
Togan Squash
Togan squash are large, weighing up to 22 pounds, and have a bulbous, round, oval, to oblong shape with blunt, curved ends. The melons are covered in a thin but tough, light to dark green variegated skin, often enveloped in a textured, chalky layer of wax, depending on the variety.
Okinawan Sweet Potato
The Okinawan sweet potato is not related to the potato but is actually in the morning glory family. Native to the Americas, it was brought to Japan sometime between 1492 and 1605. The hardy plant grew well in Japan and quickly became popular in a variety of Japanese dishes. When it eventually made its way to the Hawaiian Islands, brought by the Polynesians, the crop flourished in the rich volcanic soil.
Sweet potatoes of all varieties are high in vitamin A, vitamin C and manganese. They are also a good source of copper, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, potassium and iron. Sweet potatoes are known to improve blood sugar regulation and some studies have discovered significant antibacterial and antifungal properties. The primary nutritional benefit, and the one for which Okinawan sweet potatoes are especially prized, is their high antioxidant levels. The antioxidant known as anthocyanin is the pigment which is responsible for the brilliant purple color of the flesh. It is the same pigment that gives blueberries, red grapes and red cabbage their color.
Blueberries are well known for their high antioxidant levels, however, the Okinawan sweet potato actually has 150 percent more antioxidants than blueberries. Antioxidants help to guard against cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Napa Cabbage
Napa cabbage is a type of Chinese cabbage originating near the Beijing region of China that is widely used in East Asian cuisine. Since the 20th century, it has also become a widespread crop in Europe, the Americas and Australia. In much of the world, it is referred to as “Chinese cabbage”
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