Acacia (Cha Om Leaf) ชะอม 100g (I)

Unlock the Savory Aroma of Authentic Thai Cuisine with Fresh Cha Om (Acacia)

Discover the unique flavor that defines some of Thailand's most beloved home-cooked dishes with Fresh Cha Om. Also known as Acacia Pennata or Climbing Wattle, this fern-like vegetable is famous for its distinct pungency. While it has a strong, sulfur-like smell when raw, cooking transforms it into a nutty, savory, and aromatic delight that adds incredible depth to food.

Cha Om is a staple in Thai kitchens, revered for its ability to soak up soups and add texture to eggs. It is difficult to find fresh in the West, making this 100g bunch a prized ingredient for anyone looking to cook authentic "Kaeng Som" or the famous Thai Acacia Omelet.

Important Delivery Notice: Please choose NEXT DAY DELIVERY ONLY at checkout. Cha Om is a highly perishable delicate herb that turns yellow and sheds leaves quickly if not kept chilled. To ensure it arrives fresh and green, it must be shipped via our fastest delivery method.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Authentic Flavor: The specific savory, slightly eggy taste that is essential for traditional Thai Sour Curry.

• Fresh & Tender: We source young, tender shoots that are perfect for chopping and cooking.

• Transformative Ingredient: The strong raw scent disappears upon cooking, leaving behind a rich, savory aroma.

• Nutrient Rich: Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, commonly used in traditional medicine.

• Versatile: Can be fried, boiled in curries, or blanched and eaten with chili dips (Nam Prik).

Culinary Applications:

• Khai Jiao Cha Om: The most popular way to eat it! Strip the leaves, beat them into eggs with fish sauce, and fry into a thick, golden omelet.

• Kaeng Som: Cut the Cha Om omelet into squares and add them to the spicy-sour orange curry (Kaeng Som) for a flavor explosion.

• Nam Prik Kapi: Blanch the stalks and serve alongside spicy shrimp paste dip.