វល្លិថ្នឹង, Lá Giang, River Leaf (Aganonerion Polymorphum)

វល្លិថ្នឹង, Lá Giang, River Leaf (Aganonerion Polymorphum)  growing wild and abundant in Cambodia. It is commonly used as a sour agent in a variety of Khmer dishes. River Leaf  tastes resembles those of Tamarind.  It is an indigenous food crops that is  valuable to the rural country folks.  These plants are abundantly and easily accessible in the rural country side, therefore, it is commonly used by the rural country folks.

  • and a native to Cambodia.
  • It's a perennial in a tropical and subtropical climate.  It's frosted sensitive. 
  • Tender leaves and shoots is harvested for consumption. Used in Soups, Stews, Salad, and as wraps in dipping sauce (Khmer Pesto). 
  • River Leaf is not widely commercialized  USA, and this reason  it is one that is nearly impossible to source. 
  • This tropical creeper/climber vine thrive in a moist and humid environment.  Ideally in the range of 70-90°F. Dry heat will burn tender leaves,  even in a shaded area. 
  • It needs to be winterize when temperatures dropping to 40°F. Anf plant will stay dormant a suitable condition arises.



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