Manual of army catering services, 1945. Pt. 2, Recipes / War Office.

Date:
1945
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Credit: Manual of army catering services, 1945. Pt. 2, Recipes / War Office. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Nature of Food COCOANUT EDIBLE BIRDS’ NESTS ROOTS @) Ulsi (7) Halander 279 Description trees. Nuts on trees are found in various stages— the middle sized nuts are the best. To assist in climbing the tree, tie the feet together with a length of strong rope or a belt about a foot long. Additional assistance is given by a loop of strong rope passed across the should- ers and around the tree trunk. The nests are those of birds resembling swifts. They are found in caves along the foreshore. B. TROPICAL FOREST AREAS The roots of most creepers are edible and the best method of approach is to dig out the roots and choose those that look and taste suitable. Descrip- tions of certain of them are, however, given below as a guide :— | The vine is dry and brittle and its leaves are dead in appearance and curled up. Follow the creeper down to the ground and locate the tuber some 4-6 inches below the surface. The tuber looks like a long gnarled potato 2-8 inches long. At its best during | the monsoon. Leaves on the vine, which is otherwise similar to the Ulsi, are found tightly rolled at intervals. The tuber is small, 4—2 inches, and is soft and juicy. Preparation bing stick in pointed end. Inside con- sists of a ball of coagulated milk which is very nutri- tious. boil down into soup. It is very nutritious. and then remove skin. Cut into small cubes and use in stews. Needs plenty of salt. May aiso be boiled or baked like potatoes. as the Ulsi. 10—22410