How is Roasted Mung Bean used in Thai cooking?

Roasted mung beans - peeled, they turn a light yellow - are toasted until crisp and golden, then used as a crunchy topping. Their best-known role is on mango sticky rice, scattered over the top as little nutty, crispy seeds that add texture against the soft rice and ripe fruit. Used across Asia in both sweet and savoury dishes, they bring a gentle nuttiness and a satisfying crunch. Toasting is what wakes them up, so they go on at the very end to stay crisp.

Can I cook with Roasted Mung Bean in a Chiang Mai cooking class?

Yes - we use Roasted Mung Bean in our hands-on classes. Explore them on our Cooking Classes page.

Roasted Mung Bean - Thai Pantry Essentials | Thai Akha Kitchen

Roasted mung beans - peeled, they turn a light yellow - are toasted until crisp and golden, then used as a crunchy topping. Their best-known role is on…

Roasted Mung Bean - Thai Pantry Essentials | Thai Akha Kitchen Roasted mung beans - peeled, they turn a light yellow - are toasted until crisp and golden, then used as a crunchy topping. Their best-known role is on…