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This wild form of african rice is used in times of food scarcity until today and is sometimes even sold as a crop at local markets.
In its consistency and fat content, the safou can best be compared to the avocado, but there is a lemon or lime-like aroma with a fine acidity.
Malabar spinach: Basella alba A rambling leave vegetable and thickener As the name suggests, the malabar spinach can be cooked like spinach. The leaves are used for this purpose. Since the cooked leaves assume a viscous consistency, they can be
The tubers of this Yam grow far above the ground in the leaf axils of the liana. Nevertheless, these can be quite large and heavy.
All parts of the tree smell of garlic and are used locally as a spice. Leaves are cooked as vegetables.
The fibrous tissue surrounding the seeds can be eaten raw, roasted or cooked at full maturity. It’s said it tastes like coconut.
Water chestnuts are usually peeled and then cooked. When cooked, the white tuber tissue retains its crunchy consistency, reminiscent of firm apples.
The fruits of the natal plum, which are red when ripe, have a creamy, soft consistency and taste sweet.
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