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I'm pretty sure that there's a broad bean that you grow to eat the whole pod, could be stereo.
I believe you eat them when they're a couple of inches long, though I've never tried it.
Quote from: Robert_Brenchley on June 29, 2012, 19:37:39I believe you eat them when they're a couple of inches long, though I've never tried it.Coo...If they are ordinary broad beans what a waste!! Think of all the beans that would grow inside the pod. I'm just too mean to munch them before I get my monies worth. ;)
Re broad beans, my Dr Hessayon book says to pick the first pods when they are 2-3" long and cook them whole. I did this and didn't really like the taste of the pods, so maybe i'll add lemon next time. Any other suggestions for flavouring?
Quote from: caroline7758 on June 21, 2012, 17:36:41Re broad beans, my Dr Hessayon book says to pick the first pods when they are 2-3" long and cook them whole. I did this and didn't really like the taste of the pods, so maybe i'll add lemon next time. Any other suggestions for flavouring?If you boil them whole they are like a sponge and go incredibly soggy and horrible.The answer is to lightly steam them or quickly stir-fry (by which I don't mean the kind my wife makes where she cooks all the water out of the leafy greens until it becomes a stir-soup!).Cheers.