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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Grower
Pea shoots are available year round.
Pisum Sativum (garden pea) belongs to the Fabaceae family. Pea plants take months to produce peas, but pea shoots are ready to eat in 2 weeks. Pea sprouts are generally grown in water and can be harvested in as little as 5 days. Pea shoots are grown in soil.
Pea shoots are the bright green tender young leaves of a pea plant. They taste faintly of fresh peas. They are often described as tasting like spring.
Pea shoots are very high in Vitamin K, which is important for blood clotting and other body processes. They are also full of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and folic acid.
For peak nutritional value, pea shoots are best served fresh, lightly steamed, or sauteed. They are excellent in salads and stir fries. Pea shoots make a great garnish atop pizzas or soups, and are a nice addition to green smoothies.
Pea shoots are referred to as dau miu in Cantonese.
Pea shoots have been traditionally used in Asian cuisines. They were introduced to U.S. farmers markets by Hmong immigrants. The Hmong (pronounced MONG) tribe left China in the early 19th century and disbursed to the highlands of Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Many arrived in the United States as refugees in the late 1970s. Currently the largest populations of Hmong are in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
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Seasons/Availability
Pea shoots are available year round.
Current Facts
Pisum Sativum (garden pea) belongs to the Fabaceae family. Pea plants take months to produce peas, but pea shoots are ready to eat in 2 weeks. Pea sprouts are generally grown in water and can be harvested in as little as 5 days. Pea shoots are grown in soil.
Description/Taste
Pea shoots are the bright green tender young leaves of a pea plant. They taste faintly of fresh peas. They are often described as tasting like spring.
Nutritional Value
Pea shoots are very high in Vitamin K, which is important for blood clotting and other body processes. They are also full of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and folic acid.
Applications
For peak nutritional value, pea shoots are best served fresh, lightly steamed, or sauteed. They are excellent in salads and stir fries. Pea shoots make a great garnish atop pizzas or soups, and are a nice addition to green smoothies.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Pea shoots are referred to as dau miu in Cantonese.
Geography/History
Pea shoots have been traditionally used in Asian cuisines. They were introduced to U.S. farmers markets by Hmong immigrants. The Hmong (pronounced MONG) tribe left China in the early 19th century and disbursed to the highlands of Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Many arrived in the United States as refugees in the late 1970s. Currently the largest populations of Hmong are in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-203-8584 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| SoCal Chef | La Mesa CA | 619-251-3015 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria | Encinitas CA | 760-634-7671 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Under Belly | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
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