Ulam Raja(The King's Salad)

Ulam Raja (Cosmos Caudatus)

Ulam Raja, literally meaning "the king's salad", was brought by the Spaniards from Latin America, via the Philippines, to the rest of Southeast Asia. Ulam, a Malay word used to describe a preparation that combines of raw eaten vegitables, medicine and beauty. It is widely popular Malay herbal salad. As a Malaysian delight, it is served throughout the country from major hotels for tourist to buffets or dinners for the locals.

It constitutes as one of the common raw plant leaves eaten a salad like form, called Ulam by Malay. Normally eaten with Malay's Sambal Belacan. When crushed, the leaves emit an odor that is reminiscent of young mango.

It is also considered as a medicinal herbs which is believed to possess the ability to cleanse the blood and strengthen bones due to its high calcium content. 

 Pink Ulam Raja

 Yellow Ulam Raja

 Yellow Ulam Raja

Yellow Ulam Raja.