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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Available during summer, and sporadically through the year.
Description/Taste
Baby corn is available in white and yellow varieties and is usually three to four inches in length. Eaten whole, baby corn is mature corn, simply picked at an earlier stage of growth, and has a much milder flavor than full-grown corn.
Nutritional Value
Low-fat, saturated fat-free, very low in sodium, cholesterol-free, baby corn is a good source of vitamin C. Eaten together, corn, beans and squash provide the 20 amino acids that form complete protein.
Applications
Baby corn is most often prepared whole-- boiled, or steamed and sauteed. Baby corn is also well-suited for pickling. To store, keep refrigerated. Use or freeze immediately after purchase for optimum taste and quality.
Geography/History
In the United States, Florida is the number-one corn producer with California ranking second. Georgia, New York and Illinois also contribute significant supplies to the marketplace. Some corn is imported from Mexico.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Corn. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Available during summer, and sporadically through the year.
Description/Taste
Baby corn is available in white and yellow varieties and is usually three to four inches in length. Eaten whole, baby corn is mature corn, simply picked at an earlier stage of growth, and has a much milder flavor than full-grown corn.
Nutritional Value
Low-fat, saturated fat-free, very low in sodium, cholesterol-free, baby corn is a good source of vitamin C. Eaten together, corn, beans and squash provide the 20 amino acids that form complete protein.
Applications
Baby corn is most often prepared whole-- boiled, or steamed and sauteed. Baby corn is also well-suited for pickling. To store, keep refrigerated. Use or freeze immediately after purchase for optimum taste and quality.
Geography/History
In the United States, Florida is the number-one corn producer with California ranking second. Georgia, New York and Illinois also contribute significant supplies to the marketplace. Some corn is imported from Mexico.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Hotel Del 1500 Ocean | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Corn. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Sailu's Kitchen |
|
Chilli Baby Corn |
| Noob Cook |
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Stir-fried Broccoli with Hoisin Sauce, Cashews, Orange and Baby Corn |
| Monsoon Spice |
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Baby Corn Manchurian |
