Cowpeas (Dried)

Cowpeas — 眉豆 (Méi Dòu), also known as black-eyed beans or black-eyed peas — are a pale, cream-coloured pulse with a distinctive dark curved marking. They have a mild, earthy flavour and a soft, slightly creamy texture when cooked, and are a long-established ingredient in Cantonese home cooking. In Chinese cuisine they are most commonly used in slow-cooked soups, simmered with pork ribs or pork belly, and added to congee.

This Xianyitang pack contains 100% dried cowpeas, manufactured under an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system. Pick over and rinse thoroughly before cooking. Soak as appropriate for the bean, recipe and cooking method, then cook thoroughly until the beans are fully cooked and soft throughout. Do not eat dried beans raw or undercooked; soaking does not replace cooking. Add to soups or stews and cook until soft, or simmer separately until tender and use in congee or other dishes.

Typical uses: Cantonese soups and broths, pork rib and cowpea soup, congee and porridge, slow-cooked stews.

Goes well with: Pork ribs, pork belly, dried squid, peanuts, red dates (大棗), ginger, salt fish (鹹魚).

Allergen information: Packed in a facility that also handles peanuts, tree nuts, sesame and soya. Please check the product label before use.