Culinary Compendium

Tag: South Asian Ingredients

  • Long Pepper: The Retired Monarch

    Common Name: Long Pepper Scientific Name: Piper longum Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: The history of long pepper is often closely tied to the history of black pepper, as they share similar origins in the Western Ghats of…

  • Gấc Fruit: Fruit of Celebration

    Common Name: Gấc Fruit It is alternatively called Baby Jackfruit. Scientific Name: Momordica cochinchinensis Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: The gấc fruit is native to Southeast Asia, specifically Vietnam, where it has been gathered and cultivated for centuries.…

  • Jamun: Jewel of the Monsoon

    Common Name: Jamun Berry Alternate names are Java Plum or Black Plum. Scientific Name: Syzygium cumini Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Jamun berries are native to the Indian subcontinent, where they are considered one of the oldest known…

  • Pandan Leaf: Asian Vanilla

    Pandan leaf is a versatile ingredient valued for its unique fragrance and flavor, especially in Southeast Asian cuisine.