Vegetable - The Locavore

Chayote

Chayote is a crisp, mild-flavoured gourd that thrives in tropical climates and is widely used in stir-fries, curries, and salads.

Recognised by its elongated, slender form, snake gourd offers a subtly bitter crunch, ideal for stews, stir-fries, and even as an addition to salads.

Usually recognised by their slender pods, drumsticks offer a slightly pungent, earthy flavour, perfect for enhancing lentil stews and curries.

A monsoon marvel from India's tropical forests, this wild mushroom is known for its meaty texture.

With its coiled shape and tender, slightly nutty flavour, fiddlehead fern is a particularly prized ingredient in stir-fries and pickles

This wild Himalayan fungus lends umami richness to pulaos, curries, and gourmet dishes too.

Often recognised by its unique fibrous stalk, Dragon Stalk Yam offers an earthy, meaty flavour.

A monsoon delicacy in India, these tender shoots are eaten fresh, fermented, or dried.