catjang
/ˈkætˌdʒæŋ/
noun
- A type of bean plant (Vigna unguiculata subsp. cylindrica) grown for its edible seeds and pods, also known as the catjang cowpea.
- The catjang plant produces long, slender pods that are harvested when young.
- Catjang is often used in soups and stews for its nutty flavor.
- Farmers in parts of Africa and Asia grow catjang as a drought-resistant crop.
- The seed or pod of the catjang plant, used as food.
- She cooked dried catjang with rice and spices for a hearty meal.
- Catjang can be eaten fresh as a green bean or dried for later use.
- The market sells both fresh catjang pods and bags of dried seeds.
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