Flower-Bud of the Torch Ginger (malay = Bunga Kantan)

Bunga Kantan used for cooking

Torch Ginger flower in bloom
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Description of Bunga Kantan

 This is the bud of the Torch Ginger (Phaeomaria), Etlingera elatior flower, which is pink in colour.
A lovely frangrance is provided by this ingrediant, and is almost an essential requirement for preparing Penang Laksa and also for rojak.
 


Recipe #1 Penang Laksa uses: Bunga Kantan


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