Kasimbukan

Paederia verticillata

leaf · vegetable

Leaves raw or steamed, as a vegetable in West Java.

Origin

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The leaves are washed and eaten raw, in small amounts, or steamed for a few minutes, which softens their smell.

Molecules

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

Did you know?

This vine smells strongly, and not pleasantly; its more common cousin, lá mơ, is eaten too.