known as lalapan (known as fresh vegetables). Lalapan includes parts of the plant such as
roots, stems, leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds or other parts that are consumed raw, boiled or
steamed without any additional seasoning, or used as flavor enhancers to complement
foods like rice, and usually eaten with sambal (Chili Sauce). Information on the types of
plants used as lalapan are still limited and tend not to be inherited by the next generation …