Canarium odontophyllum is a fruit-bearing tree of the genus Canarium in the family Burseraceae.[2] It is a native of Borneo, where it is locally known as dabai in Sarawak and kembayau in Sabah and Brunei. Its fruit is a prized seasonal delicacy in Sarawak, which earned the fruit a dedicated festival - Pesta Dabai - which is held annually since 2018 in Song, Sarawak.[3][4]
The tree grows up to a height of 40 to 50 meters. The fruit outer skin is glossy black colour while the flesh is yellow with an elongated seed. Being in the same genus as the Pili nut (Canarium ovatum) the seeds are also edible, and similar to almonds or pistachios.[5]
The tree is dioecious – the seedlings can be male, or hermaphrodite. Successful cultivation can be achieved through budding or grafting.[3] Mr Harry Munjan, a former senior assistant Agriculture Department officer was the first to have been successful in cultivating the tree through budding back in the 2000s. He also introduced the new clones, ‘Laja’ and ‘Lulong’, in his own farm in Sri Aman, Sarawak.[3]
Canarium odontophyllum fruit is colloquially known as "Sarawak olive" and can be eaten raw or blanched, eaten with sugar, salt or soy sauce upon serving. In Sarawak, the fruit has become an added ingredient in sauces and fried rice recipes. Besides eaten in its original form, the fruit can be made into a paste, and can also be dried and milled into powder form for use in foods and drinks. Under commercialization, the fruit can be incorporated in pizzas, desserts, juices, and even mayonnaise.[3]
Canarium odontophyllum is a fruit-bearing tree of the genus Canarium in the family Burseraceae. It is a native of Borneo, where it is locally known as dabai in Sarawak and kembayau in Sabah and Brunei. Its fruit is a prized seasonal delicacy in Sarawak, which earned the fruit a dedicated festival - Pesta Dabai - which is held annually since 2018 in Song, Sarawak.
Canarium odontophyllum ialah sejenis pokok buah dari genus Canarium dalam keluarga Burseraceae. [2] Ia merupakan asli di Borneo, yang mana buahnya dikenali sebagai dabai di Sarawak dan kembayau di Sabah dan Brunei. Pokok ini tumbuh sehingga ketinggian dalam 40 hingga 50 meter. Kulit luar buahnya berwarna hitam licau sementara isinya kuning dan mempunyai biji yang panjang. Buahnya keras dan tidak dapat dimakan apabila masak dan perlu direndam dalam air panas sebelum dimakan. Rasanya seperti buah avokado dan biasanya diperasakan dengan garam atau kicap soya.
Memandangkan ianya berada dalam genus yang sama dengan kacang Pili (Canarium ovatum) bijinya juga boleh dimakan, dan serupa dengan badam atau pistasio.[3]
Canarium odontophyllum ialah sejenis pokok buah dari genus Canarium dalam keluarga Burseraceae. Ia merupakan asli di Borneo, yang mana buahnya dikenali sebagai dabai di Sarawak dan kembayau di Sabah dan Brunei. Pokok ini tumbuh sehingga ketinggian dalam 40 hingga 50 meter. Kulit luar buahnya berwarna hitam licau sementara isinya kuning dan mempunyai biji yang panjang. Buahnya keras dan tidak dapat dimakan apabila masak dan perlu direndam dalam air panas sebelum dimakan. Rasanya seperti buah avokado dan biasanya diperasakan dengan garam atau kicap soya.
Memandangkan ianya berada dalam genus yang sama dengan kacang Pili (Canarium ovatum) bijinya juga boleh dimakan, dan serupa dengan badam atau pistasio.
Canarium odontophyllum là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Burseraceae. Loài này được Miq. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1859.[1]
Canarium odontophyllum là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Burseraceae. Loài này được Miq. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1859.