The Malaysian Greens

This entry is a bit different. Here are some of the famous "greens" in Malaysia which are found around my mother's house.



Betel leaves (Malaysian - Daun Sirih) and Tinospora crispa (Malaysian - Akar Seruntun) are famous for their medicinal properties.

betel plant

betel leaves (close up)

the "roots" is called akar seruntun

The taste of akar seruntun is very bitter and it is said to be the remedies for stomach ache, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Plants for cooking/eating

torch ginger (Malaysian - Kantan) plant

torch ginger flower (bunga kantan)

The flower is normally used for Malay dishes such as "laksa" and "asam pedas".

lemon grass (Malaysian - serai)

Lemon grass is widely used in Malaysian cookings. Now, it has been commercialized and included in the ingredient of soap for mosquito repelling agent.

tapioca or casava plant (Malaysian - ubi kayu)

You can enjoy the crispy Tapioca chips or finger chips and tapioca cake in Malaysia (no photos).

centella asiatica (Malaysian - pegaga)

Pegaga can be eaten raw or blended into juice. Nice taste.

Fruit tree

pineapple (Malaysian - nenas)

Sometimes pineapple is used in the Malaysian cooking as well.

Rambutan tree

small rambutan tree

rambutan buds

rambutan leaves (close up)

durian tree

durian (Malaysian's favorites)

Banana tree (Malaysian - Pisang)

Starfruit tree (Malaysian - Belimbing)