White Kidney Bean Bai Yun Dou 500g Dried Phaseolus vulgaris Seeds for Soups and Herbal Cooking

White Kidney Bean, known in TCM as Bai Yun Dou (白芸豆), from Phaseolus vulgaris, offered as whole dried seeds. These farm-dried white beans are a familiar culinary legume also used in traditional Chinese herbal cooking, where beans are valued for their mild nature and gentle, sweet flavor. They are commonly simmered in soups, congee, and slow-cooked dishes. Store frozen in a dry place and cook thoroughly before eating.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried white kidney bean seeds sold as a prepackaged 500g lot
• Botanical source Phaseolus vulgaris, known in TCM as Bai Yun Dou (白芸豆)
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Mild sweet flavor and creamy texture when slow cooked
• Suitable for soups, congee, stews, and everyday herbal cuisine

Quality & Sensory

Typically plump, oval white seeds with a smooth matte surface and firm, dry texture. The aroma is clean and mildly beany. When simmered, the beans typically turn soft and creamy with a gentle, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into soups and stews with other beans or roots
• Cook into congee or rice porridge for a creamy texture
• Add to slow-cooked herbal dishes and seasonal home cooking
• Boil until tender for salads or mashed bean fillings

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese food therapy, white beans are considered mild and gently nourishing, and they are traditionally associated with supporting the Spleen and Stomach. They are commonly paired with grains, lotus seeds, and other legumes in congee and slow soups, especially in autumn and winter cooking. Beans should always be fully cooked before consumption.

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