also: あかインゲンまめ
noun
Refers specifically to the red variety of kidney bean, often used in chili, salads, and Japanese dishes like 金時豆の甘煮.
赤いんげん豆はチリコンカンに欠かせない。
Red kidney beans are essential for chili con carne.
サラダに赤いんげん豆を加えると彩りが良くなる。
Adding red kidney beans to a salad improves its color.
Compound of 赤 (red) + いんげん豆 (kidney bean). いんげん豆 is named after the Chinese monk Ingen (隠元), who is said to have introduced the bean to Japan.