mei4 dau6眉豆
Jyutpingmei4 dau6
Yalemèih dauh
Definition
Black-eyed pea; a type of white bean with a black circle in the middle.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Commonly featured in Cantonese home-style soups, often paired with chicken feet or pork bones. It is prized for its mild flavor and soft texture when cooked for a long duration. Unlike some other beans, it does not require soaking for a long time before cooking.
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baau1包bāuExamples
Adding black-eyed peas to the soup makes it taste better.
Are you using black-eyed peas to make soup tonight?
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