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Black-eyed Peas
- Oval to slightly kidney-shaped beans
- Cream-white ground colour
- Dark eye-shaped ring around the seed scar
Dry goods & condiments
Black-eyed Peas
Oval to slightly kidney-shaped beans; Cream-white ground colour; Dark eye-shaped ring around the seed scar.
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3 identity clues
- Oval to slightly kidney-shaped beans
- Cream-white ground colour
- Dark eye-shaped ring around the seed scar
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 眉豆
- English
- Black-eyed Peas
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Kacang tunggak
- Tagalog
- Paayap na tuyong buto
How to identify it
Check these features together: Oval to slightly kidney-shaped beans; Cream-white ground colour; Dark eye-shaped ring around the seed scar. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Black-eyed Peas, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Mung Beans
- Small oval beans
- Green skin and pale interior
- Short pale seed scar on one side
How to identify it
Black-eyed Peas: Oval to slightly kidney-shaped beans. For Mung Beans, look for small oval beans. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Simmer in soup or cook as a bean dish.
Choosing & preparing
Sort and rinse, then soak and cook thoroughly according to the recipe.
Storage
Retain the original label and keep sealed in a cool dry place against moisture and pests; follow dates and opening instructions and refrigerate hydrated or cooked portions promptly.
Helper tip
For Black-eyed Peas, check oval to slightly kidney-shaped beans. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要眉豆，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Black-eyed Peas, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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