Hi Everyone,
This week’s tips include a few standard preparation tips. A recipe using items from this week’s
share is below.
We recommend washing all produce just before use, always.
• Thai Basil — while it can be used as any regular basil would, it has a slightly smoky and
licorice flavor. Exceptional when cooked with tofu or most meats. Remarkable flavor.
• Garlic Scapes — we include scapes in our featured recipe this week, also great most
anywhere you would use garlic or onions, you can even wash and chop them and put in
the freezer if you want to save them for a later date
• Kohlrabi — simply peel and eat raw or cook like you would cabbage or a turnip. We
recommend trying them as raw veggie chips, simply peel and slice into a large coin-like
pieces and dip in your favorite hummus, plain yogurt, or other dip.
• New Potatoes — these red potatoes are freshly harvested and worthy of celebration. We
will be harvesting potatoes from our farm in the next week or two but wanted to include
Cinzori Farms potatoes without delay!
• Pattypan and Round Green Summer Squash mix — cook like you would any zucchini or
summer squash. Also included in this week’s recipe. We seared some in the oven in a
cast-iron pan with olive oil and served with rice, and they were delicious.
• Beets — Simply add a touch of salt to a large pot of water and boil the beets for about 15 –
20 minutes, then drop in cool water and the skin comes right off. Chop them into cubes
and keep them in the refrigerator to add to salads throughout the week.
• Snow Pea Shoots — Microgreens are a great food to include in a routine, however you eat
them. Also included in this week’s recipe.
Country Valley Farm Coconut Curry Vegetable Recipe
• Thai Basil — 1 bunch
• Garlic Scapes — 6 to 12
• Summer Squash — 2 cups chopped
• Snow Pea Shoots — 1⁄2 package
• Coconut Milk — 1 can
• Small Red Beans, Kidney Beans, or Aduki Beans — 1 can
• Curry Paste — 2 TBSP you can substitute with curry powder if so, use 1 TBSP
• Tofu — 1lb
Cube the tofu and squash, mince the scapes and basil. Add to the pan, add the coconut milk and
beans and bring to medium heat. Stir every minute or so, cook for about 7 minutes. Add the
snow pea shoots, and serve over rice or noodles.
This recipe can be made with most any vegetables and is an excellent entrée in any season.