Kunyit/Turmeric: The Golden Colour of Indonesia
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Description
Turmeric (Curcuma longa — kunyit in Indonesian) — the MOST used spice in Indonesian cooking. Turmeric provides: COLOUR (the golden-yellow that defines bumbu kuning, nasi kuning, gulai, soto, and dozens of other preparations), a warm EARTHY flavour (slightly bitter, slightly peppery), and traditional MEDICINAL value (anti-inflammatory properties recognised in jamu — INDO-JAMU-01).
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The Thread
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Flavour Context
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