such as ulam raja or daun selasih (Thai basil leaves) to have with my meals. A personal favourite is Kerabu Bunga Kantan Ikan Bilis which is a fibrous mix that is crunchy, zesty and filled with ...

We also needed bunga kantan, known as torch ginger — a flower ... offered young shoots that could be eaten raw in salad. We spotted ulam raja, with its pink flowers and splaying fan-like leaves ...