Eating in China
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Kidney beans

芸豆Yúndòu

Curved, kidney-shaped beans that hold a substantial, meaty texture when cooked; varieties include red beans and white kidney beans.

Type
Legumes

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How to recognize it

Curved, kidney-shaped beans that hold a substantial, meaty texture when cooked; varieties include red beans and white kidney beans.

In the kitchen

Provide the bean layer in Fengxiang zenggao.

Dried kidney beans need soaking and thorough boiling before eating; raw or undercooked beans can cause illness. Canned kidney beans are already cooked.

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