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Mung beans
녹두
Also called nokdu, skinned mung beans
What it is
Split yellow mung beans, soaked and ground for bindae-tteok.
Origin
South and East Asia.
Flavour
Earthy, beany, a little sweet.
How to use it
Soak 4–8 hours, drain, grind with a splash of water to a thick batter.
Storage
Dry pantry.
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What is Mung beans?
Split yellow mung beans, soaked and ground for bindae-tteok.
How do I use Mung beans?
Soak 4–8 hours, drain, grind with a splash of water to a thick batter.
How do I store Mung beans?
Dry pantry.
What does it taste like?
Earthy, beany, a little sweet.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Calories 105 kcal
Protein 7 g
Carbs 19 g
Fat 0.4 g
