Adzuki Bean Chi Xiao Dou 250g Canister Dried Red Beans for Congee Soup and Sweet Bean Paste

Adzuki Bean, known in TCM as Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆), from Vigna angularis, is a small elongated red seed traditionally used in Chinese kitchens and herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and sour in flavor and neutral in nature, associated with the spleen and small intestine channels. These naturally sun-dried whole beans are a food-grade grain and legume suitable for congee, soups, and bean paste. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried adzuki beans identified in TCM as Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆)
• Botanical source Vigna angularis with elongated red seeds
• Naturally sun-dried with normal color and aroma and minimal impurities
• Commonly paired with coix seed for congee, soups, and red bean paste
• Sealed 250g canister suitable for pantry storage at room temperature

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red, slender seeds with a smooth, firm texture and a clean, mild legume aroma. When simmered, the beans typically soften to a creamy, slightly sweet, earthy taste and turn soups a gentle reddish tone.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into red bean and coix seed congee
• Add to slow-cooked soups and grain mixes
• Boil and mash for sweet red bean paste fillings
• Combine with other grains and legumes for five-grain porridge

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, adzuki bean is traditionally associated with supporting water metabolism and is a common ingredient in dampness-clearing congee and soup pairings, often combined with coix seed (Yi Yi Ren) or lotus seeds. In folk cuisine it is widely simmered for red bean soup, festive porridges, and sweet paste fillings, especially in summer and seasonal dishes.

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