When young, they are tender and crisp, bending easily, but as they mature, they become fibrous and require longer cooking times. The edible parts are the fleshy layer encasing round seeds, which have a mild, fresh aroma and a taste reminiscent of green beans and asparagus, while the fibrous exterior is discarded after cooking.

When young, they are tender and crisp, bending easily, but as they mature, they become fibrous and require longer cooking times. The edible parts are the fleshy layer encasing round seeds, which have a mild, fresh aroma and a taste reminiscent of green beans and asparagus, while the fibrous exterior is discarded after cooking.