Candlenut/Kemiri/Candle Nuts, 100 Gram-Warung Padang Brand

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Candlenut oil is an amazing natural moisturizer and can effortlessly hydrate dull, dry skin without leaving behind a greasy residue. The common name is derived from the tradition of making a crude candle by threading the midrib of a palm leaf through the raw nut like a wick and lighting it. Candlenuts are a key ingredient in the classic Malay spice paste rempah, and crushed and pounded in other curry pastes or Indonesian sambal sauces. From improving hair growth to treating constipation, candlenuts are a key ingredient in natural medicine remedies. The oil-rich nuts, they’re finely ground and incorporated into flavoring pastes for cooked dishes like Padang-style chicken curry, to which they lend body, richness, and a subtle nutty flavor.

We specialise in Traditional and Peranakan (Fusion) cuisines from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Borneo, Thailand, Vietnam and other countries across the Far East and South-east Asia. If the nuts are to be used as a dish thickening agent, which is one of their most common uses, they'll be ground up. Don't forget to start your at-home spa day with the Candlenut Hydrating Shower Gel to leave your skin cleansed, healthy, and glowing!The closest flavor is raw macadamia nuts and they are even considered macadamia cousins because of their similar taste. Candlenuts (Aleurites moluccana), known as kemiri in Indonesia, are a common ingredient in Padang cooking. Sarawak Laksa: This is a noodle soup served with chicken, cucumbers, bean sprouts, eggs, shrimp and more. Candlenuts are a popular thickening agent for curry or stew in Malaysian, Indonesian and Singaporean cuisines.

Aleurites moluccanus, the candlenut, is a flowering tree in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, also known as candleberry, Indian walnut, kemiri, varnish tree, nuez de la India, buah keras, godou, kukui nut tree, and rata kekuna. Beef Rendang from Indonesia: Beef Rendang is a dry beef curry recipe that is very popular in Indonesia.After harvesting, the nuts are generally roasted and shelled prior to being sold in the markets of Malaysia and Indonesia.