Is mung bean big or small delicious

The size and taste of mung beans are not significantly different, and the selection is mainly based on cooking needs and personal preferences. Big green beans are suitable for long-term stewing, while small green beans are easier to cook and are suitable for making desserts.

Big mung beans are full and relatively compact, suitable for dishes that need to maintain the integrity of beans, such as mung bean soup or Babao Congee. This type of mung bean can still maintain a certain shape after being stewed for a long time, with a dense and chewy texture. The outer skin of mung beans is thicker and needs to be soaked in advance or cooked for a longer period of time to fully soften. In the application of traditional Tonic Diet, mung bean is often used as a dietary prescription for clearing heat and detoxification.

Due to its small size, small mungbean is easier to absorb water quickly and soften. It is suitable for making mungbean paste, Bean paste cake and other foods that need delicate taste. Green beans are easier to produce sand when cooked, which can shorten cooking time. For people with weaker digestive function, the paste like texture formed by fully boiling mung beans is more easily absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. Some local specialty snacks, such as Chaoshan Green Bean Shuang, specifically use small green beans to ensure the smoothness of the finished product.

Regardless of which type of mung bean you choose, it is recommended to soak it in water for at least 2 hours in advance. In summer, it can be refrigerated to prevent germination. When cooking, first boil over high heat and then simmer over low heat to avoid nutrient loss. Green beans have a cold nature, and those with a weak cold constitution should balance them with warm ingredients such as ginger and red dates. Fresh mung beans have a shiny and insect free skin, and should be stored in a dry and ventilated place to prevent moisture and mold. A reasonable combination of mung beans and grains can improve the protein absorption rate. For example, mung bean millet porridge is a classic nutritional combination.