Mung beans

녹두 nokdu · मूंग moong · 绿豆

Flavor and role: Small green beans; hulled yellow mung beans cook quickly and turn soft. Sprouted, they become bean sprouts.
Typical dishes and uses: Bindaetteok, mung bean porridge, moong dal, Vietnamese banh xeo, Chinese mung bean soup
Substitutes: Replace hulled mung beans 1:1 with red lentils.
Storage: Keep sealed at room temperature for 1 year. For bindaetteok, soak 4-6 hours and rub off the skins.
Main countries: India · Korea · Thailand
Used in this book: Bindaetteok (Mung Bean Pancakes)Crispy Mekong-Style Bánh Xèo with Mung Beans and Coconut Cream Market-Style Thick Bindaetteok in Pork Fat Okonomiyaki-Style Bindaetteok Cheesy Mung Bean Kimchi Balls Pandan Mango Sticky Rice with Crispy Mung Beans

Updated 2026-10-10