zyu1 zau2 dau2珠仔豆
Jyutpingzyu1 zau2 dau2
Yalejyū jáu dáu
Definition
White cowpeas.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the small, white, kidney-shaped beans often used in Cantonese home-style soups. These are prized for their ability to soften into a creamy texture while thickening the soup base. They are a staple in traditional cooling soups meant to help with humidity or heat.
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gan1斤gānExamples
The white cowpea soup I'm making tonight is very sweet.
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