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This aquatic plant grows year round in mud, up to a height of 60cm. The small yellow flowers grow in clusters at the end of the stalks, surrounded by broad and light green leaves.
HABITAT
Kelayau was introduced to the Southeast Asian region in the early 1900s from its native tropical and subtropical America. This aquatic herb is found in canals, rice fields, and ditches.
SEASON
N/A
TASTE/AROMA
N/A
COMMON USE
Its young leaves and flowers are commonly blanched and eaten with sambal (chilli paste) and rice.
USE IN DEWAKAN
Served with Indonesian Javan Rusa venison in our meat course, the kelayau buds are pickled, giving a flavor and texture reminiscent of capers.
SOURCES
Samy, J., Sugumaran, M., & Lee, K. L. W. (2014). 100 Useful Herbs of Malaysia and Singapor (pp. 150-151). Marshall Cavendish Editions.
