: an erect bushy annual bean (Vigna radiata synonym Phaseolus aureus) that is widely cultivated in warm regions for its edible usually green or yellow seeds, for forage, and as the chief source of bean sprouts
also
: its seed
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Nguyen spends a full day making them, soaking the rice, preparing the filling of pork belly and mung beans, and steaming the cakes in banana leaves for six to eight hours.
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Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024
There is a substantial vegan dessert option, too, in the che bau mau, a layered dessert of coconut milk, red bean, mung bean and pandan jelly.
—Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024
Thuc and her husband of 54 years, Hoang Quang Trung, served us Vietnamese sticky rice made with mung beans, tapioca and sugar.
—Jeremy Redmon, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2023
Vegamour Gro Lash Serum A growth serum rich in contains peptides as well as mung bean extract that promotes visibly fuller, longer looking lashes.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2023
Shallow metal bowls form a semicircle next to the grill; inside each are bites of pickled radish paper, cabbage kimchi, seasoned mung bean sprouts, cucumber and jalapeño pickles, and more.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2023
This formula harnesses a combo of red clover and mung bean, which help regulate the growth factors that contribute to hair loss, as well as amino acids, which help encourage healthy follicle growth.
—Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
People are sharing advice about the most hydrating snacks for the hot weather: mung bean soup and sour plum drink are popular options.
—Christian Shepherd, Washington Post, 23 June 2023
The sticky rice balls at Dinette Bakery contain red bean, mung bean and coconut.
—Emma Balter, Chron, 6 Apr. 2023
Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024
There is a substantial vegan dessert option, too, in the che bau mau, a layered dessert of coconut milk, red bean, mung bean and pandan jelly.
—Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024
Thuc and her husband of 54 years, Hoang Quang Trung, served us Vietnamese sticky rice made with mung beans, tapioca and sugar.
—Jeremy Redmon, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2023
Vegamour Gro Lash Serum A growth serum rich in contains peptides as well as mung bean extract that promotes visibly fuller, longer looking lashes.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2023
Shallow metal bowls form a semicircle next to the grill; inside each are bites of pickled radish paper, cabbage kimchi, seasoned mung bean sprouts, cucumber and jalapeño pickles, and more.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2023
This formula harnesses a combo of red clover and mung bean, which help regulate the growth factors that contribute to hair loss, as well as amino acids, which help encourage healthy follicle growth.
—Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
People are sharing advice about the most hydrating snacks for the hot weather: mung bean soup and sour plum drink are popular options.
—Christian Shepherd, Washington Post, 23 June 2023
The sticky rice balls at Dinette Bakery contain red bean, mung bean and coconut.
—Emma Balter, Chron, 6 Apr. 2023
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