Zedoary

Curcuma zedoaria

spice · root

A rhizome with pale yellow flesh, tasting bitter like ginger and green mango, in pickles or grated into curries in India.

Origin

India and Southeast Asia

Where to find it

In Kerala and Indonesia, it is grown in gardens; its fresh rhizomes are sold at Indian markets as “kachur”.

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 was an important spice in medieval Europe before being forgotten in favor of ginger.