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Psophocarpus tetragonolobus |
June: Flowering continues, and fruit development begins.
Winged bean is popular in Southeast Asia and tropical regions. Used fresh and cooked in various dishes.
Climbing bean with flat winged pods up to 15 cm long. Flowers are white or purple; fruits mature in summer.
Handpicking young pods. Using sharp scissors for careful pod cutting.
Best harvesting time is early morning or evening. Select pods 10–15 cm long with a crisp texture.
Thoroughly wash pods before cooking. Remove tough edges and veins if needed.
Stewed winged bean with tomato sauce (Stewing pods with tomatoes and spices)
Rich flavor and aroma
Rich flavor and aroma
1. Wash and chop pods.
2. Sauté onions and garlic.
3. Add tomatoes and spices, stew for 5 minutes.
4. Add pods, stew 15 minutes until tender.
5. Serve hot.
2. Sauté onions and garlic.
3. Add tomatoes and spices, stew for 5 minutes.
4. Add pods, stew 15 minutes until tender.
5. Serve hot.
Fried winged bean pods with garlic (Frying with garlic and pepper)
Quick and flavorful side dish
Quick and flavorful side dish
1. Chop pods.
2. Sauté garlic in oil until fragrant.
3. Add pods and fry for 7-10 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve hot.
2. Sauté garlic in oil until fragrant.
3. Add pods and fry for 7-10 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve hot.
Fresh winged bean pod salad (Blanching and mixing with vegetables)
Refreshing and healthy salad
Refreshing and healthy salad
1. Blanch pods for 2 minutes in boiling water.
2. Cool in cold water.
3. Chop and mix with tomatoes, onions, and herbs.
4. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
5. Serve chilled.
2. Cool in cold water.
3. Chop and mix with tomatoes, onions, and herbs.
4. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
5. Serve chilled.
Winged bean pods in coconut curry (Stewing with coconut milk and spices)
Spicy and rich dish
Spicy and rich dish
1. Chop pods.
2. Sauté spices (turmeric, coriander, cumin).
3. Add pods and coconut milk.
4. Stew 20 minutes until tender.
5. Serve with rice.
2. Sauté spices (turmeric, coriander, cumin).
3. Add pods and coconut milk.
4. Stew 20 minutes until tender.
5. Serve with rice.