noun
mung bean; green gram
Refers to the legume Vigna radiata, commonly used in Asian cuisine. The katakana spelling reflects its foreign origin.
ヤエナリはもやしの原料としてよく使われる。
Mung beans are often used as the raw material for bean sprouts.
タイ料理ではヤエナリを使ったデザートが人気だ。
In Thai cuisine, desserts made with mung beans are popular.