Etlingera elatior - Wikipedia
Etlingera elatior (also known as torch ginger, among other names) is a species of herbaceous perennial plant in the family Zingiberaceae; it is native to Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and New Guinea. [2] The showy pink flowers are used in decorative arrangements, and are an important ingredient in food across Southeast Asia.
Bunga Kantan and how it is used in Malaysian cooking
Bunga Kantan, also known as torch ginger flower, is a type of flower that is native to Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive, slightly sweet and sour flavor that is often used in Malaysian cooking. Bunga Kantan is typically used in soups, curries, and stir-fries.
Spices Unearthed: Torch Ginger Flower (Bunga Kantan)
In Malaysia - where the spice is called bunga kantan - it is an indispensable ingredient in Malay and Nyonya (Chinese-Malay) cuisine, where the buds are used to zest up curries and seafood stews.
Torch ginger facts and health benefits
2022年8月1日 · Etlingera elatior also known as torch ginger, ginger flower or Indonesian tall ginger is a species of herbaceous perennial plant belonging to Zingiberaceae or Ginger family). Botanical synonyms include Nicolaia elatior, Phaeomeria magnifica, Nicolaia speciosa, Phaeomeria speciosa, Alpinia elatior, and Alpinia magnifica.
Bunga Kantan (Torch Ginger Flower Bud) 姜花
2012年4月29日 · Etlingera Elatior, the scientific name for TorchGinger Flower, or Bunga Kantan in Malay and 姜花 in Chinese, is a type of tropical flower commonly found in South East Asia. Its pink flower bud is particularly important to be used as a spice ingredient in Malay and Nyonya cuisine, with its distinctive, aromatic fragrance to zest up curry and ...
Bunga Kantan: A taste that leaves an indelible mark on the ...
2023年10月30日 · The Bunga Kantan, also known as Torch Ginger or scientifically known as Etlingera elatior, is a distinctive floral wonder that is not just a feast for the eyes, but also an essential culinary ingredient in the Sarawakian kitchen.
Bunga Kantan, the edible wild flower - Malaysia Vegetarian Food
2020年8月21日 · Bunga Kantan aka torch ginger flower or torch lily is the most beautiful, wild and edible flower in the rainforest of Malaysia. The scientific name is Etlingera Elatior. Bunga Kantan in full bloom