Orchid farmers in Singapore have recently began to conduct cooking classes using orchids, introducing stir-fried orchids and orchid sauces. Not only are orchids edible, but also gardeners say that it is a source of fiber and vitamin C. So what does it taste like? Opinions vary; some say it is somewhat sweet, others say it tastes like tannin or raw chives.
People in Hawaii have been making salad dishes, cooking orchids and scallops together or have made sugar coated orchid candies since the 1960s. In reality, none of the orchids are poisonous, so all orchids are edible; but orchids grown as food is more desirable, and at least one month is necessary to completely wash off all the pesticides.
Cool Chai
Asia
The groups name is Cool Chai, meaning Asians are "cool" people. We are comprised of a group of women journalists from Asia. The main stations in Asia are India, Thailand, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Japan.
Concept: the website will comprise of carefully researched articles on new developments in Asia with a special focus on the activities of women and youth. Our vision is to learn from each other. We believe Asia is a treasure trove of new ideas, opinions, culture and tradition and it is time to rediscover
the wealth of this region.
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