Culinary Compendium

Tag: Vegetables

  • Sweet Potato: Root of Many Names

    Common Name: Sweet Potato Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas 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 sweet potato is a member of the morning glory family and is native to South America, where it has been cultivated for approximately 5,000…

  • Petai: The Stink Bean

    Petai are a cultural icon of Southeast Asian cooking, featured in sambals, stir-fries, and curries.

  • Tomato: The Love Apple

    Tomato: The Love Apple

    Despite early suspicion, the tomato has found its way into the hearts of many around the world.