Comments on: Betel Leaf (Daun Kaduk)

By: James

James — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:11:18 +0000

Wow – this is cool. Some years ago I was given a tiny piece of this plant with roots. The Vietnamese man who gave it to me – and did not speak any english called it “la lop”. I have been searching for how to cook it – but no luck until I wondered about my “translation”. I had about 30 square meters of this stuff growing – and every few months my friend would come and harvest it – giving me cash – and always say – “more water!”

I no longer have that plot, but my father in law in Bowen in Qld has his entire front yard covered with it about a foot deep, and we were wondering what to do with it. Now that we know what it actually is – we might find some buyers for it. If you are in Australia and cant find it – let us know and you can give my retired father in law a few dollars to send you some – once we know how to prep it for travelling.

Anyway thanks – and we will have to try some the the great sounding recipes.
James
Townsville, Australia

By: Jillian

Jillian — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:50:15 +0000

Hi! I’m hunting for this to make otak otak! Anyone in Perth WA who may have come across this? Where can I get it? Help!

By: Perut Ikan | Perut Ikan Recipe | Nyonya Food & Recipes

Perut Ikan | Perut Ikan Recipe | Nyonya Food & Recipes — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:07:31 +0000

[...] fish stomach (previously salted and preserved) with various vegetables and exotic herbs, including daun kadok (betel leaf) and bunga kantan (ginger flower). It’s a very tedious dish to make but the taste [...]

By: Rasa Malaysia

Rasa Malaysia — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:40:28 +0000

Geoff – I am sorry but I don’t live in Australia. For storing, I just shrink wrap it tightly but I agree, it doesn’t keep long.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:58:26 +0000

I have been now able to buy Betel leaves in Little Saigon in Footscray, Melbourne, Australia. I have 2 problems, the Betel leaves that I can purchase are smaller than the ones I have enjoyed in our local Thai restaurant, and they don’t seem to keep. What is the best way to store them? Thanks.

By: Otak-otak | Otak-otak Recipe | Nyonya Food & Recipes

Otak-otak | Otak-otak Recipe | Nyonya Food & Recipes — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:05:31 +0000

[...] what’s the secret ingredient in Nyonya version of otak-otak? Wild betel leaves or known locally as “daun kaduk.” Much like bunga kantan to Assam Laksa, without daun [...]

By: Rasa Malaysia

Rasa Malaysia — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:51:57 +0000

stay tuned for the recipe.

By: little mouse

little mouse — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:55:19 +0000

i like to have the fisk otak-otak recipe (le wu pau)…can u email it to me please…..!!! I like to get those “bo la lot” (daun kadok) in NYC…can u tell me where i can buy them?

thank you…thank you!!

By: pixen

pixen — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:18:00 +0000

I think Franmag and some bloggers confused between Daun Kaduk/ Wild Pepper Leaves aka PIPER sarmentosum with Betel Leaves aka Piper Betle which leaves are chewed together with slaked lime and areca nuts (buah pinang/betel nut). Both of them look almost alike accept the taste and smell.

I used to plant it but it was easily attacked by some white fuzzy crawlies on its buds…:-( I had to give it up due to my heavy travelling… but I’m going to replant it again. My neighbour has a large pot of Daun Kaduk waiting for me :-D

Can you ask the seller to get the plant whole plus some roots as well? You can try to plant in good quality soil in pots. They grow quite well.

By: little inbox

little inbox — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:54:00 +0000

Actually here in Penang, sometimes quite difficult to find it also. The veggie seller recommend me a place, where I can pluck the leaves for free wor…