Grass recipes

An interesting fact is that wild rice isn’t actually rice, but a seed that is produced by some types of aquatic grasses in North America. There are many benefits, one of which is that these seeds contain high levels of antioxidants which neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are the by-products of cellular metabolism and they have the potential to turn healthy cells cancerous. Wild rice has a substantial amount of Vitamin C which repairs cells, tissues, organs and gives the immune system a boost. It has high levels of fibre which clears out bad cholesterol and also aids the digestive system. We think there are enough reasons here to go wild!

The flavor of fresh lemon grass balances the flavor of the seafood, serving the same purpose as the fresh lemon wedges served with seafood in other cuisines.

This is probably the most exotic of these recipes. No country of origin is given, but from the name and the process it must be Indonesian or Malaysian. This dish has several unusual ingredients for which there are adequate substitutes available. In any case, all the exotic ingredients are available at Chinese grocery.

This tasty dish has a yellow sauce made from red chili peppers, lemon grass and galangal.

Bring out the grass-skirts when you sit down to eat this scrumptious and spicy dish.

A simple but tasty recipe that creates a drink everyone can enjoy in their backyard this summer!