¼ of a plate (PSHB)Original photograph
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Chiclayo beans
Shawi name
Chiclayo makira
Chiclayo beans cooked and served alongside a main meal.
Spanish name: Frijol chiclayo
This portion¼ of a plate (PSHB)
- Gross weight
- —
- Edible net weight
- 87 g
- Waste
- —
- Cooking method
- Boiled
Measurement of the photographed portion, not an average. — means no value is recorded. These are not nutritional values.
Source
Laminario de Alimentos Shawi 2023
Photograph: Proyecto BioKusharu
Compare measurements
Every portion, side by side.
Select a code to see its photograph. Values are transcribed from the source; they are not averages or recommendations.
| Photo | Household measure | Gross (g) | Net (g) | Waste (g) | Cooking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 heaped tablespoon (CMA) | — | 28 | — | Boiled | |
| ¼ of a plate (PSHB) | — | 87 | — | Boiled | |
| ⅓ of a plate (PSHB) | — | 143 | — | Boiled | |
| ½ plate (PSHB) | — | 188 | — | Boiled | |
| ¾ of a plate (PSHB) | — | 289 | — | Boiled | |
| 1 level plate (PSHB) | — | 381 | — | Boiled | |
| 1 heaped plate (PSHB) | — | 696 | — | Boiled |
How it is prepared
Documented preparation
Chiclayo beans; sweet chilli; water; sachaculantro; cumin; garlic; oil; onion
Source: Annex A · Preparation recipes, 2023. Field record, not a standardised recipe.- 01
Wash the chiclayo beans.
- 02
Add oil to the pot.
- 03
Add water and bring it to a boil.
- 04
When the water is boiling, add the beans.
- 05
Add garlic, guizador, onion, salt and sweet chilli.
- 06
Leave to cook.
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