Tetrapod, alias, tetrapod, winged bean, carambola, fragrant bean, croissant, dragon bean, winged bean and bean dish. Typical dishes, boiled four-cornered beans;

Origin and distribution

Tropical rainforests originated in tropical Africa and Southeast Asia, and China is mainly distributed in Hainan and Yunnan. Xinglong four-cornered beans are mainly imported from Indonesia.

make

The consumption of four-cornered beans is mainly boiled, and it can also be fried or fried with minced meat. Remove the head and tail of the four-cornered beans, cut them into small pieces of about 5 cm, blanch them in a hot water pot, pick them up and soak them in cold water. While ensuring the cooking, the time should not be too long to avoid the black beans. Finally, pour the prepared seasoning. It tastes crisp, refreshing, chewy and aftertaste, slightly sweet.

food culture

Four-cornered beans are rich in protein, vitamins and various minerals, and their nutritional value is extremely high, so they are called "green gold". Among vegetable plants, it contains the highest plant protein and is a healthy food. Xinglong quadrangular beans, mainly imported from Indonesia, belong to high-yield vine crops and taste better when picked in October.

Four-cornered beans are rich in nutrition and also have a dietotherapy effect. One is hair care. Carrot beans contain protein, which is digested and absorbed by gastrointestinal tract to form various amino acids, and is an essential component for the synthesis of hair keratin. Zinc-containing foods can prevent a lot of hair loss and hair color fading, and prevent white hair or baldness. The second is to strengthen the brain. Quad beans contain calcium, which is an indispensable and important substance in brain metabolism. The third is to improve eyesight. Carrot beans contain vitamin E, which has a certain auxiliary effect on the treatment of some eye diseases, such as various cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, various chorioretinopathy, optic atrophy and so on. The fourth is to improve immunity. Protein of tetrapod is the most important nutrient to maintain immune function, and it is the main component of white blood cells and antibodies. Vitamin E is a free radical that captures and destroys cells, which can protect the integrity of cell membrane and increase the number of antibodies. The fifth is to soothe the nerves and get rid of troubles. Quad beans contain a variety of amino acids and vitamins, which can regulate metabolism and play a role in calming the nerves. Sixth, anti-aging and radiation resistance. Carrot-containing carotenes can reduce the damage caused by radiation and excessive ultraviolet radiation. Seventh, diuresis and detumescence. Carrot beans contain diuretic ingredients, which can remove toxins and excess water in the body, promote blood and water metabolism, and have diuretic and edema-relieving effects.