Teramnus

Teramnus labialis

leaf · vegetable

Young three-leaflet leaves of a small hairy vine of the bean family, from tropical Africa and Asia, eaten in Indonesia.

Origin

Tropical Africa and Asia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The leaves and young shoots are rinsed and cooked for a few minutes, boiled, steamed or in a sauce; they are eaten cooked.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthinIn small amounts, not counted Vegetable nitrates · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

In the Moluccas it is called kacang tikus, 'rat bean'.