Karkalla

A salty, sweet taste similar to wild strawberries

Also known as Beach Bananas or Pigface, Karkalla is a succulent common on sand dunes and cliffs along the Victorian, South Australian and Tasmanian coastlines. Karkalla can be used as a natural flavour enhancer in meat dishes.

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Uses

Use as a substitute for salt in meat dishes. Its pale green salty leaves are a unique addition to salads and savoury dishes. Karkalla also combines well with mushrooms, egg, seafood and shellfish. Karkalla is robust enough to be lightly steamed or blanched, stir-fried or pickled.

Appearance

Triangular, banana-shaped, pale green leaves.

Storage

To maintain freshness, store Flowerdale Farm Karkalla at 1-5 degrees C. Rinse lightly before use.

Sizes

70g tamper evident punnets provide long shelf life and easy-to-use convenience for individual retail customers and wholesale clients.

Availability

Flowerdale Farm Karkalla is available year round.