Written by James on 23 July 10
There probably isn’t an easier dish to make than a quick Mung Bean stir fry. It’s a great recipe to whip together when you suddenly realize your table is piled high with meats but no vegetables. Alternatively, you may be thinking, what is this mung bean stuff they keep adding to my Pho or Pad Thai?
Good question! Mung bean sprouts are found in pretty much all sorts of Asian food. They can be stir fried in Chinese dishes, or used as fillings in Vietnamese spring rolls. They are a major ingredient in a variety of Malaysian cuisine. And in Korean food, slightly cooked mung bean sprouts are used as a side dish with other assorted kimchi.
Here is one very quick way of making Mung Bean Sprouts.
Serves 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mung bean sprouts
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for stir-frying
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 5 drops sesame oil
Instructions:
- Wash and drain the bean sprouts.
- Add oil to a heated wok or heavy skillet. When oil is ready, add the bean sprouts and stir-fry briefly. Add the garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sugar and salt.
- Stir-fry another few seconds and add the sesame oil. Serve hot.
Tags : Asian, garlic, green onions, mung beans, quick, soy sauce, Stir Fry, Vegetarian
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Yum! So flavorful and healthy! I never think to buy bean sprouts – I should!
These look light and wonderful. I’m going to give this a try. I have a recipe that uses sprouts to make a wonderful salad that you might want to take a look at. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings…Mary
Yes, very nice! Not so common to find mung beans in Italy, I’ll try when I get back to New zealand :-)
I’ve never tried cooking mung bean sprouts this way..thanks for sharing James, I like the recipe, very simple and easy.. I’ll be making this to go with grilled meats as you suggested :)
Ooh my favorite! I love adding these to bibimbap. :)
Never heard about Mung bean stir fry.Thatz a grt recipe.thanks for sharing!
Simple nutritious stir fry!
great stir fry! we also love to pickle mung beans too!
We always order stir fried bean sprouts whenever we get a chinese takeaway.
I also add oads of then to an omelette