Ah Gong had another sketch of some beans. What tree did they come from?
Like the Rain Tree, the Petai Tree (Parkia speciosa) also has an umbrella-shaped crown. It grows up to 14 metres and has special flowers which are long, creamy-white and emit a milky smell. Sentosa also houses another Petai Tree, which has been selected as a Heritage Tree.
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The Petai seed is a plump green bean (also known as the stink bean) with a garlicky taste and is commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia) such as sambal petai. It is believed to have cleansing properties for the kidneys and can treat depression, premenstrual syndrome, (high) blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and constipation. This is a dish with many health benefits!
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