Ulam raja

from indonesia

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noun
kuliner
Locus
From indonesia

Definition

A plant whose leaves are eaten as a salad

Etymology

A compound of 'ulam' and 'raja' (king), referring to the Cosmos caudatus plant. The name reflects the plant's status as the 'king' of all raw salads due to its medicinal properties and distinct flavor highly valued in Malay tradition.

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