{"product_id":"betel-leaf-la-lot-bunch-certified-organic","title":"Betel Leaf (La Lot) - Bunch - Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003eBetel leaf, known as la lot in Vietnamese, is a beautifully fragrant heart-shaped leaf used across Southeast Asian cooking for centuries. Peppery, slightly bitter and deeply aromatic, it carries both culinary and medicinal significance across Vietnamese, Thai, Indian and Chinese traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are grown at Conscious Ground by May, whose Vietnamese heritage shapes the way the farm grows, cooks and understands food as medicine. Betel leaf is one of several traditional plants she cultivates with deep intentionality, honouring both the flavour and the knowledge embedded in the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuinely rare find in the Northern Rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bunch is approx 10-12 leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap around seasoned beef or pork mince and grill, the classic Vietnamese bo la lot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a fresh wrap for rice, herbs and dipping sauce instead of rice paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely slice and fold through rice dishes or stir-fries for a peppery aromatic note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep a few leaves in hot water with ginger and honey as a warming tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer into banh mi or Vietnamese-style sandwiches for depth and freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn traditional Vietnamese and Ayurvedic medicine, betel leaf is valued for its warming properties, digestive support and antimicrobial qualities. It has been used for thousands of years across Asia as both food and medicine. We share this in the spirit of honouring a plant with a long and meaningful history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to store:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWrap loosely in a damp paper towel, place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Best used within 3 to 5 days. Do not wash until ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown by May and Richard at Conscious Ground, Myocum NSW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSXC Certified Organic No. 25227.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow their story at consciousground.com and @consciousground on Instagram.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarence Valley Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52093411950823,"sku":null,"price":7.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6115\/2487\/files\/premium_photo-1675342786681-e33a19414cfd.avif?v=1779413054","url":"https:\/\/www.clarencevalleyorganics.com.au\/products\/betel-leaf-la-lot-bunch-certified-organic","provider":"Clarence Valley Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}