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Leguminosae, Petai
Petai;
Cong Dou, Chou Dou; Petah, (M); Sataw, (Thai).
Parkia Speciosa Hassk. (Leguminosae)
Description
The pods and seeds of Petai
A large tree which can reach 40-50 cm tall. Leaves are twice pinnate,
with 10-19 pairs of opposite, pinnate leaves. Each pinnate leaft, 15-30
cm long, has many pairs of small, sessile leaflets. Flowers which are
small and creamy white, are found in densely crowded heads. Pods are large,
40-55 cm long and 4-5 cm wide, straight or more commonly twisted, dangling
in small bundles, green becoming black. Each pod contains 10-18 large
seeds.
Origin
It is a native of the Malay Peninsula, growing wild in lowland forests,
often cultivated in Malay kampongs.
Uses
The pods taste like garlic and have a very strong odour. The immature
seeds, young leaves and fresh parts of the flower stalks can be eaten
raw. Half-ripe pods are pickled in salt.
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