10K views · 932 reactions | Etlingera Elatior; Cat Minyak atas kanvas; 91cm x 91cm. #oilpainting #pelukis #pelukismalaysia #latifmaulan | Abd Latif Maulan | Facebook

52 reactions | Too pretty to cut these beautiful red Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior, also commonly known here as bunga kantan) to use as garnishing. The unopened buds are usually shredded thinly and added to flavor Chinese Rojak (a local fruit and vegetable salad mixed in special shrimp paste) and also to garnish Penang laksa. | Min's Garden | Facebook

These showy Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior) flowers love the rain. They are popping up in different corners in my garden, even in deep shade. These torches are not just a treat for the eyes, they are great as decorative arrangements and the aromatic flower buds are used in Asian salads and various dishes. The leaves can be used to wrap food too. | Min's Garden