Malay to English translations [Non-PRO]
/ fuit/vegetable | | Malay term or phrase: sengkuang | | its a Malaysian fruit/vegetable. |
| | | English translation:sweet turnip, or ... | Explanation:
It has lots of other names:
"Jicama / Bangkwang/ Sengkuang / Chinese Turnip / Yam bean
Of central American origin. Somewhat similar to raddish in texture and taste only sweeter, eaten cooked or raw in salads." - See ref. 2
But see ref. 1 for a really delicious-looking photo of a Malaysian dish, with recipe including sengkuang, translated there as "sweet turnip". |
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54 mins confidence:  peer agreement (net): +2 | sweet turnip, or ...
Explanation:
It has lots of other names:
"Jicama / Bangkwang/ Sengkuang / Chinese Turnip / Yam bean
Of central American origin. Somewhat similar to raddish in texture and taste only sweeter, eaten cooked or raw in salads." - See ref. 2
But see ref. 1 for a really delicious-looking photo of a Malaysian dish, with recipe including sengkuang, translated there as "sweet turnip".
Reference: http://www.hotwok.com.my/lokbak.htm
Reference: http://www.makantime.com/recipe09.htm
| Chris Rowson
Local time: 22:22
Native speaker of:  English
PRO pts in pair: 15
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