During the Slow Food & Yoga Festival here on Gili Air I stumbled upon a talk by a few of the most famous cooks in Indonesia. They were talking about edible weeds growing just outside your house, or along the sandy pathway on the island.
Purslane is a small succulent that I have seen growing everywhere here on the island. It has lots of nutrients within its fleshy leaves.
It tastes quite salty, and a little sour. Therefore, it is very beneficent for Vata Dosha.
It is very rich in fats, vitamins and minerals:
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Betacarotene
- Potassium
- Calcium
Purslane looks lovely on top of a salad, or sticking out in a wrap. Its intense salty taste is quite unusual and give the food a special note.
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