mung bean
A small dried bean with yellow flesh and a skin that is normally green but sometimes yellow or black. It's most commonly used to grow bean
SPROUTS. Mung
BEANS are widely used in both China and India. They need no presoaking and when cooked have a tender texture and slightly sweet flavor. Dried mung
BEANS are ground into flour, which is used to make noodles in China and a variety of dishes in India. See also
BEANS.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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