Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) originated in southwestern China around 6000 BCE. It is not a cereal but a pseudocereal with high starch content. Grows to 60 cm tall with red stems and pink/white flowers. Has tetrahedral seeds resembling beech nuts
Shrimp are elongated crustaceans with long antennae and slender legs. They swim forward using swimmerets and backward using tail flicks. Most shrimp are marine, some live in freshwater. They can live from one to seven years
Bell pepper is the fruit of Capsicum annuum, native to Central and South America. Available in various colors including red, yellow, orange, green, white, and purple. Preferred growing temperature range is 21-29°C with warm, moist soil
Grains are seeds of grasses cultivated for food worldwide. Fresh grains are higher in water but have shorter shelf life. Whole grains contain bran, endosperm, and germ layers
Banana peels contain fiber, vitamin C, B, potassium, and magnesium. Peels are rich in melatonin, regulating sleep cycle
Blender: Add 1-2 cups rice, blend for 1-2 minutes, then sift and blend again. Coffee grinder: Grind 2-3 tbsp rice at a time, filter and re-grind. Grain mill: Set to finest setting, grind, then re-grind for finer consistency