Wild etlingera

Etlingera spp.

fruit · spice

Fruits of wild torch gingers, gathered and eaten fresh, or used as a sour condiment, with fish.

Origin

Indonesia, Malay Peninsula and Borneo

Where to find it

In the undergrowth of rainforests.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The ripe fruit is opened and the aril sucked from around the seeds, which are spat out; the skin is thrown away.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

One of them, on Sumatra, tastes of tamarind.