Stir Fry Winged Beans With Sambal

Winged bean is also known as goa bean or "kacang botol". It provides a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamin A and other vitamins.

According to Answers.com, almost all parts of this plant are edible. The green pods, tubers, and young leaves can be used as vegetables, and the flowers can be added to salads. The dry seeds are similar to soybeans and can be used for extracting edible oil, feeding animals, and making milk and traditional Southeast Asian foods such as tempeh, tofu, and miso. Flour from the winged bean can also be used as a protein supplement in bread making.

At home, normally my mama will boil it in water. Don't forget to add a pinch of salt, cuz this keeps the beans green and freshly looks. It's serve with home made sambal belacan. This is so called ulam. Besides, it is perfect for stir fry. It tastes good when it's fried with pounded chilies, shallots, garlics, dried shrimps and belacan. Try not to over-cook, otherwise it will lose its crunchy texture.