Forgotten Foods: Steamed Sand Flower (Indonesia)

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Steamed Sand Flower
Prepared by Ina Kurniati
Jaringan Masyarakat Tani Indonesia (JAMTANI)
Indonesia

Along the southern coast of Java in Indonesia, a plant bearing delicate pink flowers thrives. In the local language, this flowering plant is known as “kembang pasir,” or bay bean. Kembang pasir shares similarities with common vegetables, boasting a subtle sweetness and a neutral fragrance. Its abundant fiber content and ready availability have made it a staple in the local diet. It is often enjoyed as a key ingredient in salads or prepared through stir-frying and steaming techniques.

Ingredients:

• Flower of bay bean (Kembang pasir) (Canavalia rosea), 300 grams
• Tofu, 200 grams
• Shrimp, peeled, 100 grams
• Chicken eggs, 4 pieces
• Garlic, 4 cloves
• Onion, 4 stalks
• Bay leaves, 6 pieces
• Lemongrass, 6 stalks
• Basil (to taste)
• Salt, 1 teaspoon
• Pepper, 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

1. Wash all ingredients with water.
2. Put water in a pan and bring to a boil. Add the kembang pasir and boil until wilted.
3. Take out the kembang pasir and drain the water.
4. For the seasoning, grind the garlic, salt, and pepper they turn into a paste.
5. Crush the tofu into small bits.
6. In a container, add mix the tofu, spices, shrimp, and kembang pasir.
7. Add the eggs and stir thoroughly.
8. Get some of the raw dish and wrap it with cut banana leaves.
9. Add lemon grass, bay leaves, and basil for aroma. Steam for 30 minutes over medium heat. Serve and enjoy!

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The “Women Ensuring Food Security and Nutrition: Forgotten Foods Cooking Contest” is organized by the consortium Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) and La Via Campesina (LVC) through the Asia-Pacific Farmers’ Program (APFP) – Farmers’ Organizations for Asia (FO4A) and Assuring Resiliency of Family Farmers (ARISE). APFP-FO4A is supported by the European Union (EU) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). ARISE is supported by IFAD.

More info at https://asianfarmers.org/women-ensuring-food-security-and-nutrition-forgotten-foods-cooking-contest/