Hong Dou (红豆)- Red Bean 100g
A culinary herb known as Hong Dou (红豆) or Red Bean, originating from East Asia, particularly popular in Chinese and Japanese cooking. These small, reddish-brown beans feature a creamy seam and have a sweet, nutty flavour. Hong Dou is used mainly in sweet dishes such as soups, desserts, and dim sum fillings. Its texture allows for efficient cooking and easy pureeing into pastes for confectionery.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| Herbal Name | Vigna angularis |
| Chinese Name | 红豆 (Hong Dou) |
| Part Used | Seed |
| Form | Culinary herb (dried beans) |
| Quality Standard | Selected for purity and authentic origin |
| Affected Meridians | Heart, Spleen |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
Packaged in food-grade materials to preserve freshness and flavour. Sourced to meet practitioner and culinary standards, suitable for professional and personal use in traditional or modern recipes.
Expiry Date: 30/09/2030
Description
Red Beans, also known as Adzuki Beans, are a great source of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The bean is native to East Asia and is commonly eaten in Japan, China and other Asian nations.
These beans, also known as ‘Adzuki Beans’, are a tiny, reddish-brown bean with a cream coloured seam and sweet, nutty flavour. They are particularly popular in Asian cooking, most often used for sweet dishes including soups, desserts and as a dim sum filling.
In Japan and China, adzuki beans are often cooked and puréed to make a chocolately paste which is used to fill cakes and desserts. Their small size lets them cook quicker than other beans.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
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