Mung Bean Lu Dou 500g Whole Green Grains for Congee Soup and Summer Drinks

Mung Bean, known in TCM as Lu Dou (绿豆) and botanically Vigna radiata, consists of whole dried green seeds of the mature legume. In TCM theory, mung bean is traditionally regarded as sweet in flavor and cool in nature, associated with clearing internal heat and supporting summer comfort. These plump, uniform grains are sun-dried in their original form and cook down readily. A versatile pantry staple for congee, soups, and traditional cooling drinks.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried mung bean seeds in original unprocessed form
• Botanical source Vigna radiata known in TCM as Lu Dou (绿豆)
• Plump uniform green grains that soften and split easily when cooked
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a cooling summer food
• Ideal for congee, sweet soups, sprouting, and everyday cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep green with a smooth, hard seed coat and a fresh, mild legume aroma. When simmered, the grains typically soften and split, yielding a gently sweet, starchy taste and a pale green-gold broth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into classic mung bean congee or sweet soup
• Brew as a traditional summer cooling drink
• Add to mixed grain porridge and rice dishes
• Use as a base for homemade bean sprouting

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lu Dou is traditionally associated with clearing heat and relieving summer dampness, and it is a common seasonal ingredient during hot weather. It is traditionally simmered alone or with lotus seeds, lily bulbs, or rice into congee and sweet soups, and often prepared as a simple boiled drink for summer households.

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