A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Whole lentils are flattened and lens-shaped. They are distinct from chickpeas and the broad pods called biandou.
In the kitchen
Used in cooked dishes; a documented Lijiang jidou jelly preparation soaks, grinds and cooks lentils before cooling them into a block.
Seed colors and peeled or split forms vary. The image shows whole brown lentils, not lentil starch.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有兵豆吗？
Does this dish contain Lentils?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
