Adzuki Bean Chi Xiao Dou 500g Dried Red Beans for Soup Congee and Herbal Cooking

Adzuki Bean, known in TCM as Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆), from Vigna angularis, is the dried mature seed of a traditional Chinese legume. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and sour in flavor with a neutral nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and heart channels. These whole dried seeds are a common pantry grain and herbal ingredient, suitable for soups, congee, and everyday cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried adzuki beans supplied as edible agricultural produce
• Identified in TCM as Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆) from Vigna angularis
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal cooking and seasonal recipes
• 500g pack with 12-month shelf life when stored cool and dry
• Versatile for soups, congee, and mixed grain dishes

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to dark reddish-brown with a firm, smooth seed coat and uniform oval shape. The beans have a mild, earthy aroma, and when simmered they typically turn soft and starchy with a gently sweet, nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into red bean soup or sweet dessert soup
• Cook with rice or mixed grains for congee
• Add to herbal soup packs with barley or lotus seeds
• Use in traditional seasonal dishes and home cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chi Xiao Dou is traditionally used in decoctions and food therapy, often paired with Yi Yi Ren (coix seed) or Fu Ling (poria) in dampness-supporting recipes. It is a classic ingredient in red bean congee, summer soups, and mixed grain porridges, and is commonly cooked with other grains in everyday household meals.

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