Winged bean

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Winged bean: Also known as winged pea, giant winged bean, or four-cornered bean, it is a cultivated variety of the legume genus Psophocarpus. It grows normally all year round in Baoting. Its fresh pods are a highly nutritious vegetable. High-quality pods weigh over 25 grams each, with a length of over 20 centimeters. Shaped like a starfruit with distinct ridges, the fresh pods are emerald green. They can be stir-fried, boiled, eaten raw, pickled as sour vegetables, or used in cold dishes. The flesh is crispy and fragrant, with a delicious flavor, and in some large and medium-sized cities, it is considered a rare, exotic, high-end vegetable.