Winged bean

Winged bean is also known as Asparagus pea, Winged pea, Four Angled bean, Manila bean, Princess bean, and Dragon bean. Almost every part of this tropical plant is edible: The beans (used as a vegetable), the leaves (cooked like spinach), the roots (similar to potato), and the dried seeds (used for flour).

Winged Beans can be enjoyed raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries. They are a common ingredient in Asian salads and are used in curries and soups in Malaysia and Indonesia.In Filipino cuisine, they are used in adobo and sinigang dishes. The leaves and flowers of the winged bean plant add a slightly peppery note to dishes.