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Khae leaves

Khae leaves are edible leaves from the sesbania tree, commonly cooked in soups, curries, and vegetable dishes.

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About Khae leaves

Khae leaves are the edible young leaves and tender shoots of the sesbania tree used in mainland Southeast Asian cooking. They are cooked in soups, curries, omelettes, and vegetable dishes, often alongside strongly seasoned broths or sauces.

They have a green appearance, a delicate leafy texture, and a noticeable bitterness that lessens with cooking. Tender portions are softer, while older leaves can be tougher and more bitter; maturity therefore affects both flavour and texture.

Khae leaves are usually sold fresh, with slender leaflets and soft stems. They may be blanched, simmered, or stir-fried before serving. Preparation changes their bitterness and tenderness, while the particular portion sold may include young leaves alone or leaves with tender stems.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Khae leaves nutrition & diet

Khae leaves nutritional value

Reference: Agathi leaves

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
70.5kcal
Protein
8.0g
Carbs
5.2g
Fat
1.4g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Confirm the sesbania species and whether the leaves are young, mature, fresh, dried, or cooked, since edible portion and preparation can differ. Remove stems or other inedible parts as customary, and match references to leaves actually consumed in soups, curries, or vegetable dishes.

Compare the right form: Match the identified sesbania species and the edible leaf portion, distinguishing fresh, dried, blanched, boiled, or curry-cooked form.

Diet considerations

Khae leaves are plant-derived when the stated sesbania identity is established. Soups and curries may add fish sauce, shrimp, meat, eggs, dairy, or other animal ingredients. Coconut milk, thickening agents, and accompanying rice or noodles can also change the recipe’s portion-dependent carbohydrate pattern.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 — C001 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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