The bean is widely used as a staple in chinese cuisine , from glassy noodles to soups and desserts .

绿豆在中国饮食中被广泛使用，从晶莹剔透的面条、汤到甜点到处可用。

It is typically boiled in water to make a tea , ground into a powder and then sprinkled on food , or added whole to soups or stews .

虫草通常用来煮水泡茶，或是磨成粉然后洒到食物里，或是整个放到汤或炖品里。