A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Pale oval kernels with a rounded back and a deep groove along the front, obtained after husking Job’s tears seeds.
In the kitchen
Soaked and boiled for qingbuliang dessert soup.
Dehulled cooking kernels, sometimes retaining brown seed-coat traces.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有薏米吗？
Does this dish contain Job’s tears?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
