Basic Chinese Chicken Soup Stock (Soup Base)

Ingredient Name: Yellow beans, Peruano beans, canary beans,

Traditional Chinese Name: 黃豆 (Huángdòu) – literal translation of “yellow bean”

What is this?

• A type of common bean that is yellow (pale yellow or beige), roundish and oval in shape
• They are usually about 1cm in length and have a thick skin
• Very common in Asian and Mexican cuisines
• Used in dishes, stews, desserts and soups

How do I prepare it?

• Rinse in warm water
• Can be used in dishes or soups cut in larger pieces or as a whole stalk
• It is usually used in small amounts to enhance flavors

Where can I buy this?

Available in wet marts in Hong Kong
Also available prepackaged in supermarkets

What is the cost?

• Very affordable
• 40g cost around $5 HKD

Any benefits?

• Excellent source of soluble fibre which can help eliminate cholesterol from the body
• Low in fat and high in protein
• High-potassium and low in sodium
• Helps eliminate excess moisture from the body

Additional Information:

• For dried beans, be sure to thoroughly soak and cook as uncooked beans can cause indigestion

References:

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_bean