luk6 dau6 gung1綠豆公绿豆公

Jyutpingluk6 dau6 gung1

Yaleluhk dauh gūng

名詞

Definition

Mung beans that do not become mushy or soft after cooking.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a variety of mung bean that retains its shape and texture even after prolonged boiling. It is highly valued in traditional Cantonese desserts like mung bean soup where some people prefer a distinct bite rather than a smooth, porridge-like consistency. The term literally translates to male mung bean, playing on the idea that it is stubborn or hard to break down.

Measure word

nap1粒nāp

Examples

ni1呢di1啲luk6綠dau6豆gung1公dim2點zyu2煮dou1都m4唔wui2會laan6爛。

These mung beans won't turn mushy no matter how you cook them.

nei5你maai5買faan1返lai4嚟go2嗰di1啲hai6係mai6咪luk6綠dau6豆gung1公lai2嚟㗎？

Are the ones you bought mung beans that stay firm?

Common phrases

bou1煲luk6綠dau6豆gung1公

to boil firm mung beans

luk6綠dau6豆gung1公tong4糖seoi2水

mung bean soup with firm beans

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with standard mung beans, as using them in a recipe that calls for a creamy texture will result in a disappointing, chunky soup. It is a specific culinary preference rather than a general term for all mung beans.