Many ways to consume nutrient-rich microgreens.
It cannot get any better than having a constant supply of freshly harvested microgreens from kitchen counter top to your meals! So much satisfaction and achievement to cook with what you grow! Microgreens grow relatively quick. It takes as fast as 7 days to harvest, depending on the variety. Unlike sprouts, the leaf and stem of microgreens can be eaten, not the roots. You can harvest them fresh when you are ready to use them, harvest the amount that you need and place them back on the window sill and continue to water them. Alternatively, pre-harvest them and keep it refrigerated, a proper storage can last 1-2 weeks. Both ways are great! Although it is fairly safe and clean to consume your homegrown microgreens, we still recommend you to wash them before use.
The beauty of growing your own microgreen is you can harvest based on recommended height or your personal preference in taste, appearance or texture. Microgreen flavours commonly change with age, we recommend to taste the microgreen throughout the growing period as the taste will differ just by days. Some microgreens may taste sweeter when they are younger and bitter as they grew longer. The amount of lights exposed may change the appearance and texture of microgreens too.
Now that you have probably master the skill of growing your own nutrient-rich microgreens (if you have not, it is ok, click on the link to download our growing guide. You will get there with a little more practice), one of the most commonly asked questions is how to use microgreens other than making salad with it.
Each microgreen has their very own unique characteristic from the appearance to the taste profile that can turn into various dishes with different experiences. Some microgreens have vivid colours, some microgreens come with unique true leaves. Microgreens have a large variety of flavor profile that includes spicy/peppery, sweet, nutty, earthy, lemony and some taste like herbs. Ranging from tender texture to crunchy texture.
This is a great way to consume microgreens, their unique appearance just compliments every dish. Even for takeaway meals! Try to plate your food just like how restaurant would do it and garnish it with microgreens, it will instantly elevate your meal experience! We love blanching techniques, which preserves most of the nutrients in microgreens, all you need is to add your microgreens into warm soup or a warm meal for a few minutes.
Just like other food, microgreens can be freeze. However, freezing will affect the texture of microgreens. So, freeze only if you want to make juice or smoothies. We suggest you portion them before freezing and make sure your microgreens are completely dry before you put them in a bag or container.
Plain salad will no longer look dull with the company of microgreens varieties! If you are not a vegetable lover, microgreens are definitely a better option for you! Best in wraps, sandwiches or burgers! You don’t have to remove the vegetables inside anymore!
Crunchy texture microgreens are great for stir-fry option, such as Microgreen Peas, Beans, Convolvulus (kangkong), Peanut and Sunflower!
It is ok to keep snacking on microgreens, definitely a healthier option!
We love this cooking method! Crunchier texture microgreens are better option with this method.
Growing your own microgreens means you will have a constant and abundance supplies. You might have extra supplies and want to preserve it longer. The best way to store them longer is to turn them into sauces and refrigerate them! Nothing goes to waste!
Try adding microgreens into your appetiser or canapés, always a crowd pleaser!
You will be amazed by how microgreens can elevate the presentation, flavours and sensations of your dishes.
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