Bunga kantan


KITCHEN AND COOKING HERBS

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Kantan / Torch Ginger

(Photo: Fried Sambal Torch Ginger)

 
SCIENTIFIC : Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M. Smith
     
FAMILY : Zingiberaceae
     
COMMON NAME : Torchlily, Torch ginger, red ginger lily
     
LOCAL NAME : Kantan (M), Kechala (Ib.) Keong ta (C)
     
PREPARATION : Flowering bud and half ripe fruiting shoots are employed by Malay to flavour curries, laksa and mee rebus. The Chinese uses it for flavouring purpose.
     
TRADITIONAL USES : To alleviate ear ache and cleaning wounds.