Adzuki Bean Chi Xiao Dou 500g Dried Vigna angularis Whole Beans for Soup Congee and Herbal Blends

Adzuki Bean, known in TCM as Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆), from Vigna angularis, is a small dried seed used in Chinese kitchens and herbal traditions. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and sour in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and heart channels. These whole beans are sun-dried and suitable for soups, congee, and herbal blends such as those with coix seed and euryale seed. This product is a food item and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried adzuki beans sold as a 500g loose pack
• Botanical source Vigna angularis with Chinese name Chi Xiao Dou
• Sun-dried processing with no further treatment
• In TCM theory sweet and sour in flavor and neutral in nature
• Commonly paired with coix seed and euryale seed in soups and congee

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown with a slim oblong shape and firm texture. The beans have a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered they soften to a creamy, gently sweet taste with a subtle nutty note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into red bean soup or dessert soup
• Cook with rice or millet for congee
• Add to herbal soup blends with coix seed and euryale seed
• Soak and boil for red bean paste or fillings

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chi Xiao Dou is traditionally used in decoctions and food therapy, often combined with Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁, coix seed) and Qian Shi (芡实, euryale seed) in dampness-supporting soups and congee. It is a familiar ingredient in seasonal red bean soups and festive dishes, and is commonly prepared by soaking before slow simmering.

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