Is this edible raw?

[James Smith]

Are plantains, yams, and corn edible raw?

I think I saw a raw corn recipe somewhere. How does one prepare raw corn? Is it just edible as is? (I've never tried it.) It seems that plantains at least could potentially be edible. Has anyone tried it? What about yams?

Also, are split peas sproutable?

The reason I ask is that all these are low fat foods that have a lot of calories by weight. Plantains 122, yams 118, corn 86 per 100 grams. Compared to bananas 89, pears 58, apples 56. Persimmons are at 127.

Thanks.

[girlsmiley]

I don't know about plaintains as I've never eaten them before.

However, I have eaten yams and corn raw.

I made a recipe for a raw sweet potato casserole that was "ok" yet I know it would have been much better if I had a VitaMix to make it *smoother* ...

I have added raw corn to salads, even to the salad I shared with my family at Thanksgiving ... it is very good raw.

RP has a recipe for corn on the cob that sounds awesome, I just haven't tried it yet ...


Corn on the Cob with Butter

Special Equipment: none

2 ears corn (husked)
1/2 avocado
Celtic sea salt

Place 2 ears of corn in a pan of warm watter, you may change the water to
warm the corn

Cut the ears in half smear with avocado and sprinkle with sea salt to taste

[VibinOnLife!]

Yes, plantains are wonderful raw! This is one of my own recipes, and everyone loves it.

Peel and cube a few plantains...yellow with black spots
Add:
red onions
red bell peppers
cilantro
lime juice
celtic sea salt
garlic powder
cayenne pepper
a touch of cinnamon for warmth

I came up with this recipe when I was trying to find a replacement for my SERIOUS fried potato habit! :eek: Sorry about the lack of measurements. I'm not a recipe girl and pretty much like to do the mad scientist thing in the kitchen.

Note: The blacker you let the plantain skins become, the more they sweeten and taste like bananas. I personally like them only somewhat sweet and not too banana-like, so I've found that the texture and taste is betten when they are not too black.

Enjoy!

[rawpriestess]

raw corn is excellent with fresh lemon or lime juice, super yummy,


You just cut it off the cob
but like in the post above, (thanks) you can warm it if you like

I often add red pepper to my corn kernels and some sea salt, super yummy,

I make yam chips that are really good, I peel the yams, and slice thin, then soak in water over night, to remove some of the starch, then dehydrate to crispy,mmmmmmmmm
excellent with salsa and such.

I have never tried plantains, but I hear they are excellent raw, so I'd say, let them ripen up a bit, then try them.

if you don't like them, you can always put them in the dehydrator and allow to soften, add some soaked raisins and some agave' nectar, and have "baked" plantains, or freeze them and make them in to ice cream, or .................

[VibinOnLife!]

Here's a pic of my plaintain salad. Sorry, not a chef...so no fancy layout.

http://www.thehealthybody.biz/plaintain salad.jpg

[DavidZaneMason]

Are plantains, yams, and corn edible raw?

-Yes. Corn is mostly sweet....and the plantains are all right if they are almost black......the yams? I'll find out.

-Are split peas sproutable? Yes - the peas themselves are...if they are viable.

-David Z. Mason

[BuddyLive]

I know this sounds non-raw, but it works. Heat some water to 150 degrees and put your corn on the cob in there for 10 minutes. It will heat the corn to about 105 degrees. Take it out, dry it off and put some olive oil and sea salt on it and it taste better than the old cooked, buttered corn.

(lifeonlivingfood.com)

[Raw Magwene]

I just husk the corn and eat it as is. It's good for when I feel the need for something starchy and sweet.

I also make salad with grated yams, some raisins, some OJ, a little olive oil, and pumpkin pie type spices. Also add a pinch of salt.

Does anyone else remember corn not being so good raw 15 or 20 years ago? It seems like the super-sweet variety they sell for on the cob eating now is different from what I remember as a kid.