candlenut
Used in Southeast Asian cookery, the tropical candlenut is hard and high in fat. The name comes from the fact that these
NUTS are also used in Indonesia and Malaysia to make candles. Whole or chopped roasted candle
NUTS are available in Indian and Asian markets. See also
NUTS.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.