Have a Snack with 'Velvet Beans'

@Shavkat (140140)

Philippines

April 24, 2021 6:24am CST

I am not sure if you had seen this kind of veggie in the market. Two days ago, I bought a pack of salted 'sabawil' (velvet beans or mucuna pruriens) It is nothing special about it but considered to be edible to eat. I read some medicinal benefits. Do you have this kind of snack? What do you usually have for snacks?

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@Lucky15 (37374)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

the name is familiar since i am an ilocano too, is the leaf that itchy ones?

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

I think it is. We, Ilocanos love them in local dishes sometimes. It looks likes this. Image Credit: cf.shopee.ph

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@jobelbojel (36113)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

I am from the north but I cannot recognize this bean.

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@Lucky15 (37374)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

@Shavkat oh yes, but i haven't tasted that

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@LadyDuck (472162)

• Switzerland

24 Apr 21

I never even heard about those beans. I usually do not snack, if I do it is some fruits or sticks of carrots.

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

I think it is only abundant in tropical islands like my country. I do like to eat fruits and veggies as healthy snacks. This time I cheated with a salty one.

@LadyDuck (472162)

• Switzerland

25 Apr 21

@Shavkat Well, finally the peanuts are beans, toasted and salted, I imagine that the taste is not very different.

@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

24 Apr 21

No. I don`t know that kind of snack. I usually eat some peanuts and chips for snack

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

25 Apr 21

I cannot resist the temptation when seeing chips. I am with you on this kind of snack.

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@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

25 Apr 21

@Shavkat Thanks

@DaddyEvil (137817)

• United States

24 Apr 21

I've never heard of this before but just read that Asian countries consider that a "famine food". I don't know why, though. Do you know?

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

I am not sure if it is considered one. All I know is that this food is affordable for the locals. I can say that I love eating famine food like this.

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@DaddyEvil (137817)

• United States

24 Apr 21

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@Rashnag (30592)

• Surat, India

24 Apr 21

Good to know. I have heard for the first time. I usually eat fruits or khakra in snacks

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

It is a good thing to share it with you. I got curious about khakra. How does it taste? Image Credit: previews.123rf.com

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

25 Apr 21

@Rashnag I assumed it is a bit salty. Is it?

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@Rashnag (30592)

• Surat, India

24 Apr 21

@Shavkat It tastes very good dear and it's healthy too

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• Indonesia

24 Apr 21

Is that a bean or veggie? What does it taste like? I usually eat fruits or cake for snack.

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

25 Apr 21

@slianty I am sorry. I think it is different.

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

25 Apr 21

They are beans and considered vegetables in my country. Since it is cooked with salt, then it tastes salty.

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• Indonesia

25 Apr 21

@Shavkat Is it the same as edamame beans from Japan? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edamame

Edamame - Google Search

×Please click here if you are not redirected within a few seconds. AllShoppingImagesVideos Maps News Books Search tools Any timeAll resultsEdamame, cookedNutrition FactsAmount Per 1 cup (155 g)Calories 189% Daily Value*Total Fat 8 g12%Saturated fat 1 g5%Po

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@prinzcy (32305)

• Malaysia

28 Apr 21

I don't really like nuts and I rarely snacks. But if I do, I love seaweed the most.

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@prinzcy (32305)

• Malaysia

29 Apr 21

@Shavkat this is one of the variation. They're quite famous. I would buy this brand the most.

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

29 Apr 21

@prinzcy I think I can find it in Korean shops here. I will check if going to the market next week.

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

29 Apr 21

How can make the seaweed as a snack?

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@jobelbojel (36113)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

It looks like black beans. What is it called in Filipino?

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

I think it is called 'binunga.' I haven't seen the tree up close. Image Credit: cf.shopee.ph

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

@jobelbojel If you visit our city, the end-product is salted ones in packs. They are in the public market of Baguio City.

@jobelbojel (36113)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

@Shavkat thank you. I cannot recognize it.

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@rakski (126499)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

I am not familiar with that one

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

If you are going to visit Baguio City in the future, you can buy them in the public market

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

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@rakski (126499)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

@Shavkat oh okay.

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@YrNemo (20255)

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24 Apr 21

Snacks? I like salted peanuts (from supermarkets) or anything with peanuts (eg Picnic chocolate bars). Those beans, do they come in salted form (and crunchy)?

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

25 Apr 21

I do love any kind of food with nuts. I need to take the chances since no arthritic conditions experiencing at present.

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@freelancermariagrace (28687)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

I am not familiar with this snack. I usually have nuts for snacks.

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

I think it is commonly seen in my city's public market. I do love munching other nuts, too.

@05253448 (142)

• Hadera, Israel

24 Apr 21

I'm listening for the first time, but it's good to know.

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

I have been eating this since childhood. It is not that I tried my best to check more about it.

@05253448 (142)

• Hadera, Israel

24 Apr 21

Belex Hanns Abel

@Belexhanns (3431)

• Kampala, Uganda

25 Apr 21

No I haven't but will try to have it, I think it taste well

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

25 Apr 21

I think it is good to add them up when cooking some local vegetable dishes.

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Belex Hanns Abel

@Belexhanns (3431)

• Kampala, Uganda

25 Apr 21

@Shavkat OK I will try it

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

26 Apr 21

@Belexhanns Do you have them in your country?

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@Princessliza (247)

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24 Apr 21

I have not heard about it before

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

It's my pleasure to share it with you. By the way, welcome to myLot.

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@Princessliza (247)

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24 Apr 21

@Shavkat thanks!

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@Shavkat (140140)

• Philippines

24 Apr 21

@Princessliza You are welcome.