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• re. bird egg beans

  Huh. I wondered ... so I wandered off and found this: 
http://oneblockwest.blogspot.com/2008/07/bird-egg-beans.html 
I think that answers your question! And lucky you, to have such a wonderful thing on hand.
  

  Posted by CE September 14, 2009 18:45:23

• Bird Egg Beans

  I grew my own bird egg beans, but I think I picked them too soon. They are still green inside. I've never used them before. I wonder if I could throw them in vegetable soup like they are?

  Posted by Becca September 14, 2009 18:44:22

• Fried Okra

  A great side dish to almost any dinner! I especially love the fried okra at Comfort restaurant in Richmond. Yum!

  Posted by Julie September 14, 2009 18:43:23

• Bhindi-Ladyfinkers - Okra

  I love the okra wars! Because we use to eat it fried in NC or in gumbo...and it lived up to its slimy sterotype..but in Nepal, it's quite a different matter. It's called Bhindi or ladyfingers. 


  
  First of all it's picked young. Then cut/sliced into small chunks or circles...discard stem. Then 'fry' some cumin seeds (1 1/2 tsp) in hot vegetable oil. Add minced garlic (2-3 cloves), then add bhindi (about 1 llb) and fry quickly...not long (2-3 minutes) or it will get slimy. Some people add chilis for spice and sometimes tomatoes for added flavor... One of my very favorite veggies!

  Posted by TP September 14, 2009 18:41:58