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🫘TRUENATURE BLACK BEAN WITH YELLOW KERNEL & GREEN KERNEL🫘

Black beans with yellow kernels (서리태, seoritae) are a special variety of Korean black soybeans, known for their rich nutty flavor and golden interior. Often added to rice or used in side dishes, they bring a hearty texture and deep aroma. Packed with protein and antioxidants, seoritae is cherished in Korean cuisine as a wholesome and balanced ingredient.

Black bean with green kernel (흑태, heuktae) is a traditional Korean soybean known for its deep black skin and soft green interior. Valued for its clean, mild flavor and firm texture, it’s often used in stews, side dishes, and rice blends. Rich in plant protein and fiber, heuktae adds both nutrition and balance to everyday Korean meals.

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Korean Black Bean Rice (서리태밥 · Seoritae-bap)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white rice
• ¼ cup black beans with yellow kernels (seoritae)
• 1 ½ cups water
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions:

• Rinse rice and beans separately.
• Soak beans in water for 2–3 hours (or overnight for softer texture).
• Combine rice, soaked beans, and water in a rice cooker or pot.
• Cook as usual and gently fluff before serving.

👉 Tip: The beans add a rich aroma, soft texture, and beautiful contrast to your rice.

Glazed Black Beans (서리태조림 · Seoritae-jorim)

A popular Korean side dish (banchan).

Ingredients:

• 1 cup seoritae
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar or rice syrup
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds
• 2 cups water

Instructions:

• Soak beans overnight, then drain.
• Boil in 2 cups of water until beans are soft (about 30–40 mins).
• Add soy sauce and sugar; simmer on low heat until the liquid thickens and beans are glossy.
• Finish with sesame oil and sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.

👉 Tip: This dish keeps well in the fridge and is perfect with rice.

 

 

🫘TRUENATURE RED BEAN🫘

Red bean (팥, pat) is a beloved ingredient in Korean cuisine, known for its mild sweetness and smooth texture. Often used in rice, porridge, and traditional desserts, red beans are valued for their comforting flavor and natural nutrition. Rich in plant protein and fiber, they bring warmth and balance to both everyday and festive Korean dishes.

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Sweet Red Bean Porridge (팥죽 · Pat-juk)

A traditional comfort dish, smooth and gently sweet.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red beans
• 4 cups water
• ¼ cup glutinous rice flour (for thickening)
• Sugar and salt to taste

Instructions:

• Boil beans in water for 10 minutes, discard the first water, then refill and cook until beans are very soft (about 1 hour).
• Mash or blend the beans, strain for smooth texture if desired.
• Mix glutinous rice flour with a little water, then add to the bean soup to thicken.
• Season lightly with sugar and salt.

👉 Optional: Add small rice balls (saealsim) for a chewy texture.

Sweet Red Bean Filling (단팥 · Danpat)

Used in Korean breads, buns, and desserts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red beans
• ½ cup sugar
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Soak beans overnight, then boil until soft.
• Mash and cook over low heat with sugar and salt until thick and glossy.
• Cool before using as filling.

🫘TRUENATURE PEELED MUNG BEAN🫘

Green bean (녹두, nokdu) is a traditional Korean ingredient loved for its light, clean taste and smooth texture.Naturally rich in protein and fiber, it’s often used in porridge, pancakes, and desserts. Valued for its refreshing and easily digestible quality, nokdu has long been enjoyed as a wholesome, nourishing food in Korean cuisine.

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Mung Bean Pancake (녹두전 · Nokdu-jeon or 빈대떡 · Bindaetteok)

A famous Korean savory pancake — crispy outside, soft inside.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peeled mung beans (nokdu)
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup kimchi or chopped vegetables (bean sprouts, green onion, etc.)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

• Soak mung beans for at least 3–4 hours (or overnight).
• Drain and blend with water until smooth.
• Mix with vegetables and season lightly.
• Fry spoonfuls of batter in oil until golden brown on both sides.
• Serve with soy dipping sauce (soy sauce + vinegar + sesame oil).

Green Bean Porridge (녹두죽 · Nokdu-juk)

A light, comforting porridge often enjoyed for easy digestion.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup mung beans
• 3 cups water
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Soak mung beans for 2–3 hours, then boil until soft.
• Mash lightly or blend for smoother texture.
• Add water as needed and season with a little salt.