Bean sprouts: Introducing the appeal of this versatile ingredient that brightens up your daily meals and recipes that use it!

Bean sprouts are an essential part of our diet. This simple yet nutritious ingredient is made by sprouting beans such as soybeans and mung beans. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the appeal of this familiar ingredient and introduce some delicious bean sprout recipes

Basic knowledge about bean sprouts

Originally, bean sprouts were a general term for soybeans or barley soaked in water, wrapped in straw, and allowed to germinate. Nowadays, they are mass-produced in factories all year round, making them an excellent food ingredient that is inexpensive, stable, and unaffected by the weather

What we commonly call "bean sprouts" are the sprouts of mung beans and black pine nuts, and the beans used to make these are mainly imported from Southeast Asia. Soybean sprouts are characterized by their large bean portion and long length. There are also bean sprouts made from small soybeans used in natto. Furthermore, soft alfalfa sprouts that can be eaten raw are originally known as pasture grass. These types are germinated in the dark and harvested when they have grown to a few centimeters

How to choose fresh bean sprouts

Bean sprouts lose their freshness quickly, so it's important to choose fresh ones and use them up quickly. High-quality bean sprouts have thick, whitish stems, and the roots and bean parts also have a fresh feel

Nutritious bean sprouts

Bean sprouts are rich in potassium, and soybean sprouts in particular are also rich in protein, making them excellent in terms of nutrition

Delicious ways to eat bean sprouts

Bean sprouts can be used in a variety of dishes, such as salads and soups. Removing the root hairs makes them even more delicious

Easy recipes using bean sprouts

The appeal of bean sprouts and a wide variety of recipes

Bean sprouts are a simple and versatile ingredient that enriches our dining tables. Here are some recipes using bean sprouts. These recipes make the most of the fresh texture and flavor of bean sprouts, and will add a new flavor to your daily meals

Stir-fried bean sprouts and dried shrimp

• material
  • Soybean sprouts: 300g
  • Dried shrimp: 4 tablespoons
  • Ginger (chopped): 1 piece
  • salad oil, sake, salt, pepper, sesame oil
• How to make it
  1. Remove the roots from the bean sprouts and soak the dried shrimp in lukewarm water to rehydrate
  2. Heat oil in a wok and fry the dried shrimp and ginger over medium heat
  3. Once the aroma comes out, increase the heat to high, add the bean sprouts and stir-fry quickly
  4. Finish by adding sake, soaking water, salt, pepper, and sesame oil

In this recipe, the crunchiness of the bean sprouts and the savory flavor of the dried shrimp are a perfect match

Spicy bean sprout namul

• material
  • Bean sprouts: 300g
  • Ginger, garlic: 1 clove each
  • White sesame seeds: 2 tablespoons
  • Doubanjiang: 1 teaspoon
  • Chili pepper: as needed
  • Sugar, salt, sesame oil, vinegar
• How to make it
  1. Remove the roots from the bean sprouts and boil them briefly in hot water
  2. Chop the ginger, garlic, and green onion
  3. Mix together the roasted sesame seeds, chili bean paste, sugar, salt, sesame oil, and vinegar
  4. Add the bean sprouts to the mixed seasonings and mix well

The spicy flavor will whet your appetite and it's perfect as a side dish with rice

Curry-flavored bean sprout salad

• material
  • Bean sprouts: 300g
  • Raisins: 3 tablespoons
  • Curry powder: 2 teaspoons
  • vinegar, salt
• How to make it
  1. Remove the roots from the bean sprouts and boil them in boiling water with vinegar until firm
  2. Rinse the raisins and drain
  3. Mix the curry powder and salt in a bowl, add the bean sprouts and raisins and mix

This recipe is accented with the aroma of curry powder and the sweetness of raisins

With just bean sprouts, you can enjoy a variety of dishes. It might be fun to create your own original recipe by adjusting it to suit your mood that day and the ingredients you have on hand. We hope that these bean sprout recipes will add color to your daily meals and enrich your dining table

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