MUNG BEANS 500 g – ALIBABA

Mung beans, also known as green gram, are one of Asia's superfoods—a legume valued for its high protein and fiber content and easy digestibility. They have a mild, slightly nutty flavor that works well in both savory dishes (soups, stews, curries) and sweet desserts. This is a single-ingredient product, consisting of pure beans ready to be soaked and cooked.

Ideal for sprouting, as a base for thick soups, an element of vegetarian curries, or fillings for Asian dumplings. It is a key ingredient in many cuisines, including Indian, Chinese, and Filipino.

Ingredients: mung beans (green).

Nutritional value per 100g:

Energy: 1350 kJ/323 kcal
Fat: 1.1 g
of which saturated fatty acids: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 48.3 g
of which sugars: 4.5 g
Fiber: 12 g
Protein: 23.9 g
Salt: 0.1 g

Mung beans, also known as golden beans or green gram, are one of Asia's oldest and most prized legumes, forming the foundation of many traditional dishes. The 500g package from the Alibaba brand is the ideal serving for anyone looking to introduce healthy and versatile Asian flavors into their kitchen. Mung beans are not only a key culinary element but also a true treasury of nutrients.

These small, green grains are characterized by a mild, slightly nutty flavor, and once cooked, they achieve a creamy, buttery consistency. This makes mung beans incredibly versatile. Although most often used for sprouting (yielding the popular "mung bean sprouts"), the whole grain version works excellently as an ingredient in soups, stews, and exotic curries. It is the basis for sweet desserts in China and Vietnam, and spicy dishes in the Philippines.

Alibaba brand mung beans (known for supplying high-quality Asian ingredients) is a single-ingredient product—pure, green mung beans. Its high content of protein and fiber makes it an excellent choice for vegetarians, vegans, and those focused on a balanced diet. It is easily digestible and filling, making it an ideal substitute for other, heavier legumes.

In the kitchen, you can use it in many ways: from a thick, warming munggo soup, to a filling for dim sum dumplings, and even as an addition to salads after cooking. Its short cooking time compared to other beans is an added benefit, appreciated by those looking for quick and healthy culinary solutions. It is worth remembering that mung beans require soaking before use, which shortens the cooking time and aids digestion.

Introducing mung beans from Alibaba to your pantry is a step towards a more diverse, healthy, and flavorful cuisine, inspired by the rich culinary tradition of Asia.