Melinjo

Scientific Name of Plant
Gnetum gnemon

Description
Melinjo is widely used in Indonesian cuisine. The seeds are used for sayur asem (sour vegetables soup) and also, grind into flour and deep-fried as crackers (emping, a type of krupuk). The crackers have a slightly bitter taste and are frequently served as a snack or accompaniment to Indonesian dishes. The leaves are also commonly used for vegetables dishes in Indonesia.