Stir Fry Winged Bean with Prawn

Do you know due to its unusual shape, the term "winged bean" also refers to the four-angled bean? Its scientific name is Psophocarpus tetragonolobus and it belongs to the leguminosa group. Some Malaysians also call it kacang botor or kacang botol. Although many locals prefer to eat their beans raw, the hot sambal belacan makes this stir-fried meal impossible to resist! Just like our recipe today - Stir-Fry Winged Beans with Prawns. Winged beans are also popular because of their crunchiness and delicious nutty taste. What many may not know is that this is also a very nutritious beans. Winged beans have many different parts, from their roots to their blossoms, and each one is very good for your health. Being low in calories, while high in protein and fibre, winged beans make very healthy snack. A hundred grams of winged beans have 49 kcal of total energy, 0.795mg of pantothenic acid, 0.45mg of riboflavin acid and 0.175mg of Vitamin B6. In addition to containing high mineral content, winged beans also contain a significant amount of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. In short, winged beans contain a variety of nutrients that are beneficial for us. This makes it a great addition to our meals. Winged beans can be eaten raw; just clean it thoroughly and munch. For added taste, you can also dip it in sambal belacan. Winged beans can also be stir-fried and served as a vegetable dish, or be incorporated into other dishes. Today, MAGGI® brings you a special winged bean recipe; Stir-Fry Winged Beans with Prawns. This botor bean recipe is easily prepared by using simple ingredients such as botor bean, fresh shrimp, red onion, garlic and pounded red chilli as well as a little cooking oil for sautéing. Don’t forget to add MAGGI® CukupRasa ™, an all-in-one seasoning made from fresh onions and spices. It definitely enhances the taste of your Stir-Fry Winged Beans with Prawns! No need for additional salt - just sprinkle it over your Stir-Fry Winged Beans with Prawns and we guarantee that it will taste yummy. To heighten the taste, do ensure that the onion and garlic are crushed into paste when preparing the dish. The juices from garlic and onions will add an appetizingly welcome aroma. Follow the easy recipe instructions and you will have a winner. Stir-Fry Winged Beans with Prawns is a nutritious and delicious dish to serve to the whole family. In fact, they might come back for seconds.

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