Flavours & Trends: Nasturtium Flowers

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Published on Thursday, 31 January 2019 11:28

Appearance: Large, trumpet-like bloom available in a warm colour palette of orange, yellow and red tones.

Flavour: Crisp peppery flavour

Applications: Ideal for salads and savoury meals. Can be used whole or separate petals and scatter for a vibrant, spicy kick.

Complements: Terrific in salads and as a garnish for savoury soups. A spicy plate element to accompany hors d'oeuvres, canapés and charcuterie. Its spicy flavour combines well with red meats, smoked fish and soft cheeses.

Trends: Quinoa, persimmon, kiwi, red vein sorrel, mint, chervil, cucumber, nasturtium flower and orange balsamic vinaigrette are perfectly plated by Chef and Food stylist Asal Farnoodi

Wasabi Stem Promotion

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Published on Thursday, 31 January 2019 11:25

Flowerdale Farm has just launched a new special offer for our wholesale clients: Purchase a 30g Wasabi Stem at our special discounted prince and receive a free Mini Wasabi Grater.*

For the next 4 to 6 weeks we have lots of 30g stems available as the greenhouses are all being replanted with new stock. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce Chefs to this great Australian product that's available all year round from Flowerdale Farm. Don't miss out - order yours now - Chefs are loving this product!
*Offer valid to wholesale customers only. Offer valid while stocks last.

Wasabi Paste - What are you really eating?

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Published on Thursday, 31 January 2019 11:18

Squeezing commercial wasabi sachets on your favourite sushi or sashimi adds a flavoursome zing, but do you really know what you're eating? Often commercial "wasabi" paste is actually made of horseradish and a range of artificial colours and flavours. Whilst true wasabi and horseradish are both members of the Brassicaceae family, they are separate plants with unique and distinct flavours.

A real wasabi plant is quite a sight to behold: the long, knobbly stem is joined to its lofty, leafy green head by thin stalks. All above ground parts of the plant are edible, but it is the Wasabi Stem that can be grated to create true wasabi paste.

Freshly grated wasabi has a complex palette of sweet, smooth and spicy flavour sensations. Unlike the uncomfortable linger of chilli, real wasabi quickly evaporates from your palette and most definitely leaves you wanting more.

Shima Wasabi stems, stalks and leaves and a range of wasabi graters are available wholesale exclusively through the Flowerdale Farm Store at the Melbourne Wholesale Market. Take advantage of our current offer and purchase a 30g Wasabi Stem at our special discounted price and receive a free Mini Wasabi Grater!* Ask your wholesaler to get you some today Chef and experience the true wasabi flavour.

*Offer valid to wholesale customers only. Offer valid while stocks last.

Instagram Inspiration @alanhigginschef

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Published on Thursday, 31 January 2019 11:16

Black pepper crusted tuna, Asian style tuna & pickled radish parcels, sesame infused watermelon, rice crackers and avocado & wasabi puree, garnished with microgreens. Created by @alanhigginschef

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