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Candle Nut
(For Culinary Use Only)
$4.20
Description
Must be cooked before eating – Candle nut is used to thicken Asian dishes.
Other Common Names
Buah Keras, Kemiri Kernels. Botanical Name: (Aleurites moluccana)
Description & Use
Called candle nut because of their high oil content, the oil has been extracted for making lamp oil. Candle nuts look similar to macadamia nuts, however their taste is quite different.
CONTAINS TREE NUTS
WARNING: candle nuts are toxic when eaten raw, however the toxicity dissipates upon cooking. The roasted slivers have a pleasant nutty flavour and candle nut is used in many Asian dishes, particularly curries, as a thickening agent.
Produce of China packed in Australia.
Weight
40g
SKU: SKU031-S