What is it?

[Morning Glory]

Is it a dried flower bud? I am seeing something I vaguely recognize but I can't quite pinpoint it

Not a flower or flower bud.

Hint: dried is correct.

 

[karadekoolaid]

To be honest - I´ve got absolutely no idea whatsoever!

 

[Morning Glory]

To be honest - I´ve got absolutely no idea whatsoever!

Possibly you do know this. Not sure. You will certainly know of the 'item' from which it comes.

Hint: Used in Southeast Asian cuisine

Hint: It smells wonderful even in this dried form.

 

[Morning Glory]

Further hint (2 hints in one): You will probably be more familiar with the leaves (both fresh or in dried form) from this fruit.

 

[kaneohegirlinaz]

Pandan Leaves/roots

 

[Morning Glory]

Pandan Leaves/roots

I don't think pandan is a fruit (see above clue). And this is not a root in any case.

I can't give many more clues without saying what it is...

Reprise of the hints/replies

• Its a dried item
• Used in Southeast Asian cuisine
• It smells wonderful even in this dried form
• You will probably be more familiar with the leaves (both fresh or in dried form) from this fruit
• Its not a root, flower bud or mushroom

 

[JAS_OH1]

Is it dried kaffir lime? Now I have never even seen one, but I have read in this forum where other people have used them. I have no idea what one looks like, so...

 

[Morning Glory]

Is it dried kaffir lime? Now I have never even seen one, but I have read in this forum where other people have used them. I have no idea what one looks like, so...

I'll give you that. Its dried kaffir lime peel. The leaves are more commonly used I think. And if you never had fresh kaffir lime leaves then (oh!) you will have a treat if you can get them. Such perfume! Dried leaves don't really work for me but the dried peel is also intensely perfumed.

 

[JAS_OH1]

I'll give you that. Its dried kaffir lime peel. The leaves are more commonly used I think. And if you never had fresh kaffir lime leaves then (oh!) you will have a treat if you can get them. Such perfume! Dried leaves don't really work for me but the dried peel is also intensely perfumed.

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My great memory does serve me well at times. I suppose I could try to find them at one of the small Asian grocers around here. They might have some frozen? I'd like to give it a whirl.

 

[JAS_OH1]

 

[caseydog]

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Corn husk? (Very first thought to enter my head)

 

[kaneohegirlinaz]

I'll give you that. Its dried kaffir lime peel. The leaves are more commonly used I think. And if you never had fresh kaffir lime leaves then (oh!) you will have a treat if you can get them. Such perfume! Dried leaves don't really work for me but the dried peel is also intensely perfumed.

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I would never have guessed that !!!
I've never seen the leaves or fruit here in Cowboyville Arizona, but I will see if maybe this really fancy grocery store in The Big City has any ...

 

[kaneohegirlinaz]

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Banana Leaf?

 

[JAS_OH1]

Corn husk? (Very first thought to enter my head)

Winner, winner, corn on the cob dinner!

 

[JAS_OH1]

I would never have guessed that !!!
I've never seen the leaves or fruit here in Cowboyville Arizona, but I will see if maybe this really fancy grocery store in The Big City has any ...

Yeah, I have never seen them at any regular grocery stores and never thought to look for them at the Asian market. And I don't know what I would do with them if I had them! I suppose I would have to research some Asian cuisines recipes to find something that sounds good!