Petai


KITCHEN AND COOKING HERBS

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Petai

(Photo: Fried Sambal Petai)

 
SCIENTIFIC : Parkia speciosa Hassk.
     
FAMILY : Leguminosae
     
COMMON NAME : -
     
LOCAL NAME : Petai
     
PREPARATION : The seeds are taken as a vegetable. They are either eaten raw, blanched or grilled.
     
TRADITIONAL USES : Petai is reputed to effectively treat diabetes.