Ginger Flower

Ginger flower, also known as Torch Ginger or Bunga Kantan, is a vibrant and aromatic flower widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine. It features striking pink or red buds and imparts a tangy, floral, and slightly spicy flavor to dishes. Commonly used in salads, soups, curries, and sambals, especially in Malaysian, Indonesian, and Thai cooking, ginger flower adds both fragrance and depth to meals. Though called ginger flower, it comes from the Etlingera elatior plant and is distinct from regular ginger, prized not only for its culinary uses but also for its ornamental beauty.