Kayu bawang (onion tree)

Prasoxylon alliaceum

leaf · spice

A tree that smells of onion: its young leaves are cooked with fish, its seeds make a sauce close to garlic sauce.

Origin

From the Andaman Islands to the Solomon Islands

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The young leaves are cooked for a few minutes with the dish; the seeds are pounded and stirred into the sauce.

Molecules

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

Did you know?

In the past, its smoke-dried seeds went to sea in place of garlic.