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Winged bean

Chinese name
四角豆
Mandarin pinyin
Sìjiǎodòu

Tender green pods with four frilled ridges, also called 四角豆 or 四棱豆. This is Psophocarpus tetragonolobus, not okra or ordinary green beans.

Type

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How to recognize it

The young green pod has four ruffled longitudinal wings; the botanical name is Psophocarpus tetragonolobus.

In the kitchen

Sliced young pods are cooked in stir-fries, including garlic stir-fried winged beans, or soups.

This entry describes tender pods, not mature dry seeds or other parts of the plant. Prepared dishes may include animal fats or sauces.

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