Alpinia zerumbet is a species of ginger native to East Asia, commonly known as shell ginger. The common name refers to the individual flowers resemblance to sea shells ???? ⠀
Different parts of the plant are used in both traditional medicine and cooking ?
Pollo al horno with arroz mamposteao (yellow rice mixed with beans) from Bebo’s Cafe in San Juan, Puerto Rico. You can choose your own side dish such as arroz congri (rice with black beans), tostones (fried plantains), or amarillos (sweet plantains).
