Globba

Globba marantina

spice

Small, slightly spicy bulbils, fresh or dried, as a seasoning, like cardamom.

Origin

Moluccas, as far as New Guinea

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The bulbils are lightly crushed and cooked with the dish; a few are enough.

Did you know?

In the Moluccas it is called kapulaga ambon, 'Ambon cardamom'.