Spicific Spices and Ingredients in Indonesia

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By William Wongso

Published 2016

  • About
This section features some of the most important Indonesian spices and ingredients and indicates their place of origin. While chilli, shallot, garlic, pepper, ginger, turmeric, coriander, galangal, and lemongrass are commonly used throughout all regions in Indonesia, there are several specific spices that have become part of the local wisdom in each region.

    Aceh Temurui

  • Curry leaves
  • Murraya koenigi

    Kecombrang/ Combrang

  • Torch ginger
  • Etlangia elatior

    Kapulaga

  • Cardamom
  • Elettaria cardamomum