Turmeric Root 100g
🟡 Product Name: Turmeric Root (Củ Nghệ) 100g +/-30g
Scientific Name: Curcuma longa
👉 Harvest Date: 8–10 months (240–300 days) for full maturity, though baby turmeric can be pulled at 4–6 months if earlier harvest is wanted. Maturity signals: lower leaves yellowing, stems drying and falling over — typically harvested in late fall/early winter.
💚 Natural flavors: Earthy, warm, and slightly bitter with peppery, faintly citrusy and floral undertones. The bitter, golden flavor comes from curcumin (also responsible for the vibrant color), while turmerones and other essential oils add warmth and a peppery bite. Fresh turmeric has a noticeably brighter, more citrus-like aroma than the dried/powdered form.
🍳 Recipe Suggestions:
- Cookpad: https://cookpad.com/vn/tim-kiem/c%E1%BB%A7%20ngh%E1%BB%87
- Run Away Rice: https://runawayrice.com/?s=turmeric
👩🍳 Nutrition Value:
- USDA: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/172231/nutrients
- Nutritionix: https://www.nutritionix.com/food/turmeric
Note: fresh turmeric (nghệ tươi/củ nghệ) is a Vietnamese kitchen staple — most Cookpad results use it finely minced/pounded (băm nhuyễn) as a base seasoning for fish, liver, and braised dishes rather than as a standalone vegetable, which tracks with how concentrated and pungent it is fresh.
