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Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Winged Bean

Question: What is long and green and has 4 frilly edges?
Answer: A winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus).

Also known as four-angled bean in Chinese and kacang botol in Malay (literally translated as bottle bean), the winged bean has 4 frilly winged edges and tastes like something between an asparagus and a snow pea.

I was never a big fan of this bean until I found out recently that it has many beauty and health benefits.

5 reasons why you should include winged beans in your diet.

PREVENTS PREMATURE AGEING
Winged beans help prevent premature ageing as these are packed with Vitamins A and C that work as antioxidants.

PROMOTES SKIN ELASTICITY
The high content of antioxidants present in winged beans ensures that the skin maintains its elasticity and keeps it looking young.

HELPS PREVENT NEUTRAL-TUBE DEFECTS IN NEWBORN BABIES
Winged beans are a rich source of folate, an essential component for DNA synthesis and cell division. Adequate folate in the diet around conception and during pregnancy may help prevent neural-tube defects in the newborn baby.

HIGH IN PROTEIN
Winged bean seeds are also found to rival the protein quality and quantity of soybeans

RICH IN CALCIUM
Winged beans are rich in calcium and phosphorus which are important for keeping the teeth and bones strong.

Sambal Kacang Botol

A Malaysian recipe to share

WINGED BEANS FRIED IN SAMBAL AND DRIED SHRIMPS

INGREDIENTS
10 winged beans, sliced at a slant

Sambal Paste
6  red chilies
2 cloves garlic
2 shallots
1 tbsp belacan (shrimp paste)
3 tbsp dried shrimps

DIRECTIONS
1. Place Sambal Paste ingredients into a food processor and blend to a paste.
2. Heat up 2 tbsp oil in wok and fry sambal paste until oil separates.
3. Turn up heat, add winged beans and stir fry for about a minute.
4. Plate and serve

Enjoy!


Have you tried winged beans?
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22 comments:

  1. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJanuary 2, 2019 at 11:02 PM

    I'm not familiar with this bean but would love to try it.

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  2. bettyJanuary 3, 2019 at 8:23 AM

    I wonder if I can find this in our local stores. I'll have to look for it and then try that recipe!

    betty

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  3. SandeeJanuary 3, 2019 at 8:29 AM

    I've seen these before at Nancy's blog. I didn't know they existed until then. Your dish looks might good.

    Have a fabulous day, my friend. ♥

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  4. Hena TayebJanuary 7, 2019 at 11:42 AM

    Intriging.. I've never heard of it before.

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  5. stevebethereJanuary 8, 2019 at 5:34 AM

    First I have heard of this i might have to give it a try sounds interesting :-)

    Have a beentastic week :-)

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  6. Aditya Narayan MohantyJanuary 9, 2019 at 2:07 AM

    Your dish is looking yummy . Keep commenting on my blog because I love your comments.

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  8. XmasDollyJanuary 9, 2019 at 9:39 AM

    Whoa! Wonder if we can get that here in the states and if so bet we can find it at Traders Joes! Hmmmm byeeeeeeeeeeee going to the store... I have so got to try this recipe and hopefully it will work for me! Thanks girlfriend!

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  9. pilch92January 9, 2019 at 3:48 PM

    I would like to try these.

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  10. Helen - From Mummy to MumJanuary 10, 2019 at 3:16 PM

    I've never seen or heard of this bean before! Will have to keep an eye out for it!

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  11. annies homeJanuary 10, 2019 at 5:32 PM

    thanks for the introduction to a new vegetable had never heard o winged beans and will investigate into this further thanks for sharing
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  12. Emily Twin Mummy and DaddyJanuary 12, 2019 at 11:25 AM

    I've not heard of this before. Very interesting! Thanks for joining in with #ThatFridayLinky

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  13. Claire JustineJanuary 12, 2019 at 11:50 AM

    Whoo I have never seen these before. I would love to try some :)

    Thanks for joining us at The Wednesday Link Up. #WednesdayBlogHop

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  14. loopyloulauraJanuary 12, 2019 at 2:35 PM

    I've never heard of winnged beans before. Not sure they are in UK supermarkets! Thanks for linking up with #globalblogging

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  15. Kippi O'HernJanuary 12, 2019 at 9:44 PM

    Very interesting and I have never heard of them. Where can you purchase them? Happy New Year, Kippi #kippiathome

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  16. Tanza Erlambang - Every Day IssuesJanuary 13, 2019 at 7:24 PM

    look so delicious.

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  17. Powell River BooksJanuary 21, 2019 at 9:44 AM

    Interesting vegetable. I've never heard of it. - Margy

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  18. AngieOuellette-TowerFebruary 4, 2019 at 6:11 PM

    This wonderful post is a GARDEN feature on the February You're the STAR blog hop: https://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/2019/01/youre-star-week1-garden-february-2019.html
    Thanks
    Angie

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  19. Lydia C. LeeDecember 14, 2019 at 1:53 PM

    OMG! Yum! Never seen them before but will def look out for them! #KCACOLS

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  20. Mummy and the MexicansDecember 15, 2019 at 10:02 PM

    I don't think I've come across these beans before, but they sound like they are definitely worth tracking down if you can! Thanks for sharing this with #kcacols, hope you can link up again next time!

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  21. Jo (A Rose Tinted World)December 17, 2019 at 1:15 AM

    I had never heard of the winged bean but they sound lovely. Certainly something to look out for! #KCACOLS

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  22. emma me and bJanuary 3, 2020 at 11:14 AM

    wow, never even heard of these before. But they sound good in that salad/veggie bowl! #kcacols

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