Delicious Mung bean sprouts Stir-Fry

Stir-fried mung bean sprouts is a delicious dish, rich in nutrients. By stir-frying, the mung bean sprouts are cooked thoroughly, becoming a common home-cooked dish. Ingredients include mung bean sprouts and more. It has a delicious flavor and is suitable for all ages.

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POSTED:09/07/2024
Level:Easy
Yield:1-2 servings
Total:10 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:3 min

Mung bean sprouts are a common vegetable on the dining table, known for their crisp texture and rich nutrition. Properly prepared, they are tender-crisp with a savory flavor that complements meals well. Today, I'll share some key points to focus on when stir-frying mung bean sprouts.


1.How to choose mung bean sprouts?

①Mung bean sprouts are generally categorized into yellow mung bean sprouts and green mung bean sprouts. While the leaf color may differ slightly, their root and stem color is typically the same. When purchasing mung bean sprouts, carefully observe if they are clean and glossy white. Such mung bean sprouts are usually of good quality.

②Mung bean sprouts have high moisture content and are rich in vitamins. When buying mung bean sprouts, you can pinch them to check. If they break easily and have a lot of moisture at the break point, they are likely fresh and crispy, indicating normal growth.


2.How to clean mung bean sprouts?

After purchasing mung bean sprouts, soak them in clean water for a period of time to remove impurities and pesticide residues from the surface. The soaking time should be adjusted based on the water temperature, typically around 15 minutes. It's recommended not to add salt or any other seasonings during the soaking process.


3.Do you need to blanch mung bean sprouts before stir-frying?

Many people blanch mung bean sprouts before stir-frying, but it's actually not necessary. Blanching can remove some of the bean-like taste, but it also tends to make the mung bean sprouts soft, affecting their crisp texture. Therefore, you can directly stir-fry them without blanching. Stir-frying the mung bean sprouts can also help remove any unwanted flavors.


4.How to store mung bean sprouts?

①Refrigeration Method: If you have more mung bean sprouts than you can eat immediately, you can prepare them for storage. Trim off the roots and discard any discolored sprouts. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water and drain well. Place the cleaned mung bean sprouts in a resealable plastic bag, squeeze out excess air, seal the bag tightly, and store it in the refrigerator. Using this method, mung bean sprouts can typically be stored for about 2-3 days.

②After trimming off the roots and discarding any discolored parts of the mung bean sprouts that won't be consumed immediately, wash them thoroughly. Place them in a container and add an appropriate amount of clean water. Store the container in a cool, well-ventilated place to keep the mung bean sprouts submerged in water. However, this method is not suitable for long-term storage, and it's best to consume the mung bean sprouts as soon as possible.


Stir-frying bean sprouts allows for versatile ingredient combinations and might seem simple at first glance, but it requires some skill to perfect. Below, I'll share a detailed recipe for stir-frying bean sprouts, which is straightforward and enjoyable enough to have regularly without becoming boring.

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 250g of mung bean sprouts

ACCESSORIES

  • 200g of Chinese chives

SEASONINGS

  • 5g of black pepper
  • 10g of soy sauce
  • 5g of salt
  • 30g of vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Wash 250 grams of mung bean sprouts thoroughly, drain the excess water, and set aside.

Wash and drain 250g mung bean sprouts before using.

STEP 2

Wash 200 grams of Chinese chives, and cut them into sections.

Wash and cut 200g Chinese chives into sections.

STEP 3

Heat the pan and add 30 grams of vegetable oil.

Heat pan, add 30g vegetable oil.

STEP 4

Add the Chinese chives to the hot oil in the pan and stir-fry evenly.

Stir-fry Chinese chives with hot oil.

STEP 5

Then add the mung bean sprouts and continue stir-frying over high heat until well mixed.

Tip:

When stir-frying mung bean sprouts, use high heat and stir quickly to cook them rapidly. This method prevents them from releasing too much water and helps maintain their crisp texture.

Stir-fry mung bean sprouts on high heat to maintain crisp texture.

STEP 6

Add 5 grams of salt and 10 grams of soy sauce.

Add 5g salt and 10g soy sauce in recipe.

STEP 7

Just before removing from the heat, add 5 grams of black pepper, then it's ready to serve.

Add black pepper to finish cooking before serving.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Delicious Mung bean sprouts Stir-Fry
  • Main Ingredients:2
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:450 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 450 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):135 kcal
    6%
  • Protein:14.14 g
    26%
  • Fat:1.91 g Why gray?
    4%
  • Carbohydrates:23.55 g
    10%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 26%
    35 kcal
  • Fat: 12%
    16 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 62%
    84 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
9:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

5 REVIEWS

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ChristopherOctober 07, 2024

What if the mung bean sprouts tend to get watery when stir frying?
reply:
October 10, 2024
Stir fry quickly over high heat and shorten the stir fry time, this will reduce the water.
LucySeptember 23, 2024

Do I need to blanch mung bean sprouts?
reply:
September 25, 2024
You can blanch them for about 1 - 2 minutes to remove the fishy smell and make the bean sprouts more crispy; you can also stir fry them without blanching.
VictoriaAugust 29, 2024

This stir-fried bean sprouts recipe is really great. I followed the recipe today and it was very successful. The taste was also very good. My whole family liked it.
PatriciaJuly 24, 2024

This Mung Bean Sprouts Scramble recipe is easy to follow and is great for preparing a quick and nutritious breakfast.
ackaJuly 12, 2024

Simple and easy to learn, recommended.
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