Rhaphidophora

Rhaphidophora lobbii

leaf · herb

Leaves of a climbing aroid that flavour curries.

Origin

Malay Peninsula and Borneo

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

A few leaves are crushed and cooked in the curry; they are eaten cooked, never raw, like all aroids.

Molecules

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

Did you know?

Its Malay name, akar asam, means 'sour vine'.