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Melissa
Luddenham
7th July 2007
Paul says...
I haven't tried it yet (well i've nibbled the flowers)
but I know a lady who spent time in Sri Lanka where the Drumstick Tree is commonly used in cooking (maybe try a google search on Drumstick recipes)
you can eat the whole thing, the root even, but the leaves and flowers allows for it to keep growing
I haven't tried it yet (well i've nibbled the flowers)
but I know a lady who spent time in Sri Lanka where the Drumstick Tree is commonly used in cooking (maybe try a google search on Drumstick recipes)
you can eat the whole thing, the root even, but the leaves and flowers allows for it to keep growing
Paul
Kyogle
9th July 2007
kim says...
The tree is very easy to plant. I have never watered the tree once the plant was established and quite easy to strike from cuttings.
It is hard to describe taste but the roots are supposed to taste like horseradish, not that I have tried it. The drumsticks have a slight bitter taste. Before I continue, I must state that I am no the cook in the family. The drumsticks are cut into short pieces and cooked with your curry. You chew on the stick, suck out the soft centre and discard the hard fibrous outer part. The drumsticks are harvested before they are fully mature. It took some trial and error to arrive at when to harvest.
The leaves and flowers are stirred fried with dessicated coconut and some curry powder.
If you have some Indian friends, they would be able to tell you more. It is a delicacy among all my Indian friends.
The tree is very easy to plant. I have never watered the tree once the plant was established and quite easy to strike from cuttings.
It is hard to describe taste but the roots are supposed to taste like horseradish, not that I have tried it. The drumsticks have a slight bitter taste. Before I continue, I must state that I am no the cook in the family. The drumsticks are cut into short pieces and cooked with your curry. You chew on the stick, suck out the soft centre and discard the hard fibrous outer part. The drumsticks are harvested before they are fully mature. It took some trial and error to arrive at when to harvest.
The leaves and flowers are stirred fried with dessicated coconut and some curry powder.
If you have some Indian friends, they would be able to tell you more. It is a delicacy among all my Indian friends.
kim
greenbank
9th July 2007
Melissa
Luddenham
10th July 2007
Melissa
Luddenham
10th July 2007
kim
greenbank
10th July 2007
riki says...
I planted a drumstick tree about two months back here in the mid mountains in nsw and it seems to have died back. I'm hoping that it has just gone to sleep for the winter. However i researched it quite a bit and apparently the seed pods are supposed to taste like asparagus, the leaves are edible and highly nutritious and the root is edible too. If you google drumstick there is a heap of information. Sorry cannot tell you about it firsthand
I planted a drumstick tree about two months back here in the mid mountains in nsw and it seems to have died back. I'm hoping that it has just gone to sleep for the winter. However i researched it quite a bit and apparently the seed pods are supposed to taste like asparagus, the leaves are edible and highly nutritious and the root is edible too. If you google drumstick there is a heap of information. Sorry cannot tell you about it firsthand
riki
woodford blue mountains
20th July 2007
Melissa says...
Hi Kim Luddenham is at the foot of the Blue Mountains and it has High temps in the Summer and we get a few frosts in the Winter...but the back of the house has a protected area fenced off and is a lovely sun trap...so I do have succes with some tropicals....and out the exposed front I have my stone fruit.Sadly at the moment a lot of damage from the worst frost I can ever remember.....but I don't think anything is dead ...fingers crossed :)
Riki.....ooooh blue mountains...a bit brisk for tropicals....good luck with it...is it in a warm pocket?....good luck...chrissy
Hi Kim Luddenham is at the foot of the Blue Mountains and it has High temps in the Summer and we get a few frosts in the Winter...but the back of the house has a protected area fenced off and is a lovely sun trap...so I do have succes with some tropicals....and out the exposed front I have my stone fruit.Sadly at the moment a lot of damage from the worst frost I can ever remember.....but I don't think anything is dead ...fingers crossed :)
Riki.....ooooh blue mountains...a bit brisk for tropicals....good luck with it...is it in a warm pocket?....good luck...chrissy
Melissa
Luddenham
21st July 2007
Mrs Turner says...
Hi Melissa,
Drumstick tree (malunggay)is regarded as one of the most nutritious plant in the Philippines where I came from because it is high in protein. I suggest not to plant near the house as the tree is a soft wood type and could easily break when during strong winds. It can grow very tall (7-10 metres)and if you can not avoid planting it near the house you will need to prune it hard so it stays to a manageable height. It likes very rich deep soil, thrives in tropical to subtropical condition and needs a lot of sunshine. I live in Newcastle and had a friend who got one in their backyard. It would require a protected area from frost if you live in cooler areas. The leaves when cooked taste a little bit like spinach, which has a bit tangy and just a tiny bit bitter so it is never eaten raw. It is easier to eat the fruit when it is sliced out of the shell. To do this, slice the fruit lengtwise into four or quarters then run the blade of your knife close to the skin. The fruit and flowers can be added in stir fries, and including the leaves they can be cooked as curries, or with coconut cream. We cook it with mungbean into a thick vegetable soup with minced pork or chicken or prawns. You can substitute the drumstick leaves to any dish that uses spinach.
Hi Melissa,
Drumstick tree (malunggay)is regarded as one of the most nutritious plant in the Philippines where I came from because it is high in protein. I suggest not to plant near the house as the tree is a soft wood type and could easily break when during strong winds. It can grow very tall (7-10 metres)and if you can not avoid planting it near the house you will need to prune it hard so it stays to a manageable height. It likes very rich deep soil, thrives in tropical to subtropical condition and needs a lot of sunshine. I live in Newcastle and had a friend who got one in their backyard. It would require a protected area from frost if you live in cooler areas. The leaves when cooked taste a little bit like spinach, which has a bit tangy and just a tiny bit bitter so it is never eaten raw. It is easier to eat the fruit when it is sliced out of the shell. To do this, slice the fruit lengtwise into four or quarters then run the blade of your knife close to the skin. The fruit and flowers can be added in stir fries, and including the leaves they can be cooked as curries, or with coconut cream. We cook it with mungbean into a thick vegetable soup with minced pork or chicken or prawns. You can substitute the drumstick leaves to any dish that uses spinach.
Mrs Turner
Belmont NSW
29th October 2007
Julie says...
Hi Melissa,
You can get some great information on the drumstick tree from Isabelle shipards website www.herbsarespecial.com.au. I find the leaves nice raw and eat a handful a day or put them in green smoothies.
Hi Melissa,
You can get some great information on the drumstick tree from Isabelle shipards website www.herbsarespecial.com.au. I find the leaves nice raw and eat a handful a day or put them in green smoothies.
Julie
sunshine coast
29th December 2007
Glory
19th January 2008
russell says...
Does anyone have any ideas where i can get some malunggay seedlings or seeds from in australia. It grows along the fence near my wife and my house in the philipines and is great in fish soup and other dishes. It will grow in poor soil and next to the beach as is the case in the philipines as well as in the mountain areas. There some philipina girls in Gin Gin queensland who have malunggay growing. Hope someone can be of help. :0)
Does anyone have any ideas where i can get some malunggay seedlings or seeds from in australia. It grows along the fence near my wife and my house in the philipines and is great in fish soup and other dishes. It will grow in poor soil and next to the beach as is the case in the philipines as well as in the mountain areas. There some philipina girls in Gin Gin queensland who have malunggay growing. Hope someone can be of help. :0)
russell
eidsvold
3rd April 2008
Bruce Carnwell
Gold Coast Hinterland
16th April 2008
kim
greenbank, Qld
16th April 2008
Bruce Carnwell
Gold Coast Hinterland
16th April 2008
Pete van Loon
Nerang
6th May 2008
kim
greenbank, Qld
7th May 2008
Pete
Nerang
12th May 2008
juanita says...
I've grown drumstick trees/moringa oleifeira successfully from seeds. Out of 6 seeds only 2 germinated...1 tree is about 12 inches tall & the other one is slightly smaller (it's their 2nd winter)....They don't seem to be affected by the cold weather provided you keep them in the gh away from cold draught & rain...I'll post a pix later on.
I've grown drumstick trees/moringa oleifeira successfully from seeds. Out of 6 seeds only 2 germinated...1 tree is about 12 inches tall & the other one is slightly smaller (it's their 2nd winter)....They don't seem to be affected by the cold weather provided you keep them in the gh away from cold draught & rain...I'll post a pix later on.
juanita
melbourne
7th June 2008
juanita
melbourne
13th June 2008
Glory
Melbourne
16th June 2008
juanita
melbourne
17th June 2008
russell says...
If someone could provide me some cuttings I will give them macadamia nuts in return if anyone is interested.
Also out of interest there is a tree called a wampi (originating in thailand) that grows well in frost prone areas. Its bears fruit like a cross between a longan and a lemon. Looks a bit like a longan but is a bit tart to eat. Very pleasant.
Russ.
If someone could provide me some cuttings I will give them macadamia nuts in return if anyone is interested.
Also out of interest there is a tree called a wampi (originating in thailand) that grows well in frost prone areas. Its bears fruit like a cross between a longan and a lemon. Looks a bit like a longan but is a bit tart to eat. Very pleasant.
Russ.
russell
eidsvold
19th June 2008
Rose
NSW
18th July 2008
juanita
melbourne
1st August 2008