Jun 5, 2013
In Thai it’s Daalaa, the Malays address it as Bunga Kantan, Balinese called it Kecicang, Indonesian understands Kecombrang or Honje..
Ginger Flower (Etlingera elatior) is widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine as an aromatic ingredients to elevate freshness of a dish.. In North Sumatra it is used in Arsik Ikan together with Andaliman Pepper (that are quite similar to that of Szechuan pepper), the Singaporean add slices of it into their Rojak and not forgetting the Balinese in their Sambal Matah.
It has a slight acidic note together with its fragrant aroma when added to a dish. inspired by Chris Salan’s sorbet, i did a version of Kecombrang and Rosewater Granita..
What can I say? I’m a sucker for flowers :)