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Chickpeas
- Irregular round beans with a pointed beak
- Beige to light brown
- Slightly wrinkled firm seed coats
Dry goods & condiments
Chickpeas
Irregular round beans with a pointed beak; Beige to light brown; Slightly wrinkled firm seed coats.
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3 identity clues
- Irregular round beans with a pointed beak
- Beige to light brown
- Slightly wrinkled firm seed coats
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 鷹嘴豆
- English
- Chickpeas
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Kacang arab
- Tagalog
- Garbansos
How to identify it
Check these features together: Irregular round beans with a pointed beak; Beige to light brown; Slightly wrinkled firm seed coats. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Chickpeas, 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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Yellow Soybeans
- Nearly round dry beans
- Pale yellow seed coats
- Narrow elongated seed scar on one side
How to identify it
Chickpeas: Irregular round beans with a pointed beak. For Yellow Soybeans, look for nearly round dry beans. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Cook in soup, stews or mash into a spread.
Choosing & preparing
Soak and cook dried chickpeas as directed; canned chickpeas need their own pack instructions, not the same cooking time.
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 Chickpeas, check irregular round beans with a pointed beak. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要鷹嘴豆，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Chickpeas, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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