Karangeang

Zanthoxylum avicennae

leaf · fruit · spice

Leaves scented like coriander and fruits scented like anise, which season dishes on Java.

Origin

From Thailand to the Philippines and Indonesia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The leaves are crushed or chopped fresh into the dish, and the fruits crushed by the pinch.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthinIn small amounts, not counted Vegetable nitrates · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

In the Moluccas it is called adas kastela, 'Castile anise'.