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Cha-om, botanically classified as Senegalia pennata, is an herbaceous tropical plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. The fast-growing shrub is native to Southeast Asia and can reach up to five meters in height, found along roadsides, in forests, and cultivated in home gardens.
Cha-om is a productive plant that develops new leaf growth year-round, providing a steady source of tender greens for foragers. The plant is harvested for its young and tender leaves, and the dark green leaves are cooked and used as a favored vegetal flavoring. Cha-om is also botanically known under the scientific name Acacia pennata and has several common names, including Climbing Wattle, Khang, Stinky Leaf, Petai Duri, and Rau Thoi. The slender leaves have a pungent odor, especially when raw, and are most commonly cooked to reduce their smell and develop a pleasant, subtly crisp texture. – sumber info : specialtyproduce.com
