Mango ginger

Curcuma amada, C. mangga

spice · root

A pale yellow rhizome with the taste and scent of green mango, grated into Indian pickles and chutneys.

Origin

India

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The rhizome is washed and scraped, then grated or cut into fine julienne, raw.

Did you know?

It has nothing of a mango but the scent, which fades with cooking.