Arabian moringa

Moringa peregrina

root

Tuber of the young plant, eaten in Yemen and Oman; its seeds give ben oil, for cooking.

Origin

Shores of the Red Sea, from Sudan to Syria

Where to find it

In the rocky wadis of Sinai, the Negev, Arabia and Jordan; the Bedouin gather its seeds.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The tuber of the young plant is peeled and cooked like a root vegetable.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Ben oil is already mentioned in ancient Egyptian texts.