Tara nut of Madagascar

Delonix edulis

legume · nuts & seeds

Young pods, a local food, and seeds eaten raw once their brittle coat is removed.

Origin

Far south of Madagascar

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The young pods are cooked for about ten minutes; for the seeds, the casing is cracked between two stones.

Molecules

ProteinIn small amounts, not counted GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides) · Folates (B9) · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It grows in only two places, about sixty kilometres apart.