Jengkol, Jiringa
A tropical plant. It grows in rainforest including re-growth. It can grow on sand or clay soils. It occurs from sea level up to 1,000 m altitude or sometimes 1600 m in Java.
Also known as:
Cha niang, Chanieng, Danyin, Dhinyindi, Jaring, Jering, Jing, Jiring, Jringkol, Kanieng, Ngapi nut, Niang, Niang-nok, Nieng, Tang-yin, Tanyeng-pen, Tanyin, Tutung, Yawng
Synonyms
- Albizia jiringa (Jack) Kurz.
- Albizia lucida auct. non (Roxb.) Benth.
- Feuillea jiringa (Jack) O Kuntze
- Inga bigemina auct. non (L.) Willd.
- Inga jiringa Jack ex DC.
- Inga kaeringa (Roxb.) Voigt
- Mimosa jiringa Jack
- Mimosa kaeringa Roxb.
- Pithocellobium jiringa (Jack) Prain
- Pithocellobium lobatum Benth.
- (part) Zygia jiringa (Jack) Kosterman.
Edible Portion
- Pods - flavouring, Shoots, Seeds, Spice, Leaves, Vegetable
Where does Jengkol grow?
Found in: Asia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand
Notes: The seeds can contain djenkol acid which is poisonous. There are 90 Archidendron species. Also as Mimosaceae.
Status: It is sold in Asian stores bottled in brine. It is a cultivated food plant. It is popular in SE Asia.
Growing Jengkol, Jiringa
Cultivation: The trees are grown from seed planted in the location where they are to grow. A spacing of 10-15 m is suitable.
Edible Uses: The seeds are also eaten raw and as a side dish with hot curry. Sometimes the water is changed. The seeds are boiled or roasted and eaten. They are used as a flavouring for food. The young shoots and pods are also eaten. A relish is made from thinly sliced nuts. They are also boiled or fried and used as a vegetable. It is also pounded flat, sun dried and deep fried. Caution: Excessive consumption of seeds can affect the kidneys.
Production: It flowers and fruits throughout the year. It takes 40-50 days from flowering to mature fruit. A mature tree produces 1,000-4,000 seeds per year.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pods - flavour | 92 | 6.2 | 0.7 | - | - | - | 76.3 |
| Seeds - flavour | 22 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 72 | 12 | - | 93 |
| Shoots - flavour | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Jengkol, Jiringa Photos
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