Ingredient Name:  Black eye beans or black-eyed peas

Traditional Chinese Name: 眉豆(méi dou)

What is this?

• A bean which has multiple varieties due to its ease of cultivation
• Used in multi-cultural dishes around the world
• Grown in many countries in Asia, it is a common staple in many dishes and soups

How do I prepare it?

• Rinse before use and put directly into your soup

Where can I buy this?

This is available in most supermarkets (Asian and Western)

What is the cost

• Very affordable with a handful costing around $5-6 HKD

Any benefits?

• Excellent source of soluble fibre which can help eliminate cholesterol from the body
• Low in fat and high in protein
• High-potassium and low in sodium
• Helps eliminate excess moisture from the body

Any precautions?

• For dried beans, be sure to thoroughly soak and cook as uncooked beans can cause indigestion

Resources

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_eye_bean