Ayo (Tetrastigma)

Tetrastigma harmandii

fruit · leaf · spice

Sour fruits and leaves of a climber, used as a condiment.

Origin

Philippines and Indochina

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The fruits are crushed into the dish to sour it, in small amounts, and the young leaves are cooked with it.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its stems make a poor rope.