Bean Sprout Food

CHICKEN AND BEAN SPROUTS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• For the chicken, mix 1 tablespoon of water with the strips of chicken until the water has been completely absorbed by the meat. Add the oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch, and mix until well combined. Set aside for 20 minutes.
• Next, wash the mung bean sprouts in a large bowl of cold water, leaving the bean sprouts in the water for two to three minutes so they are rehydrated. This step not only washes the sprouts but also allows them to absorb some of that cold water to regain their freshness and crunch. Transfer them to a colander, setting them over a bowl or the sink to let the excess water drain completely. The root portion of the bean sprout can be a bit stringy and unpleasant, and some folks do pinch it off--but a word of caution that it is a lot of work, so we usually settle for a good couple of rinses in cold water.
• Finally, prepare the other ingredients--namely the scallions, garlic, and mushrooms. Cooking this dish quickly is really important, so your bean sprouts don't turn to mush. If you're not great adding quick measurements of spices, oils, and sauces, it's best if you have all of those ingredients prepped and measured in advance, in addition to the fresh ingredients.
• Heat your wok on high heat until it just starts to smoke, and spread 2 tablespoons of oil around the perimeter of the wok. Add the chicken, and use your spatula to spread the meat evenly across the wok. Sear for another 20 seconds (i.e., without mixing the chicken around), stir fry for another 20 seconds, and transfer the chicken to a bowl.
• Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok, along with the mushrooms and the white portions of the scallions. Stir fry for 10 seconds, and add the garlic. You should have the wok at the highest heat you can muster at this point!
• Next, add the mung bean sprouts and stir fry everything together. Spread the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok, and give everything another quick stir. Then add the oyster sauce, salt, sesame oil, white pepper, and MSG, if using.
• Add the chicken back to the wok, along with any liquid in the bowl, and the green portions of the scallions. Again, the burner should be at maximum heat at this point! A quick trick that Kaitlin learned cooking on a narrow stovetop in college is to hold the wok between two gas burners at max heat, to get as much heat as possible!
• Stir-fry for another 10 seconds until everything is well combined, making sure to spread the mixture around the sides of the wok to get that wok hei sear and flavor. There will be some liquid in the wok and when that is bubbling, stir in the cornstarch and water mixture.
• Stir fry for another 15 seconds or so, until the mung bean sprouts are just starting to turn transparent. Serve!

HOW TO MAKE SPROUTS AT HOME: EASY RECIPE

Steps:

• All kinds of grains and legumes can be sprouted. Mung beans, alfalfa sprouts, and bean sprouts are the most common kind. You can also use pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
• Select a clean, wide-mouth jar or mason jar for sprouting. They can be half a liter or one-liter bottles, depending on how much of the seeds you decide to sprout.
• Cut a piece of cheesecloth that is slightly wider than the mouth of the jar. You can also instead buy a sprouting jar with a mesh lid. The cheesecloth or the mesh helps drain the water used to sprout the seeds.
• Add two tablespoons of the seeds of your choice to the jar. You can now add one and a half cup of room temperature water.
• Secure the cheesecloth with rubber bands on the jar mouth. If you are using a sprouting jar, put its lid.
• Let the seeds soak overnight. Drain the water in the morning. Fill enough water to make the seeds wet. Shake the jar so that some seeds stick to the jar glass.
• Place the jar in a warm, sunny place. Continue to rinse the seeds till you see the seeds beginning to sprout. It may take a week. Once the sprouts are the desired length, drain them completely and rinse them well.
• It is advisable to have the sprouts fresh. You can keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can add the fresh sprouts to salads, sandwiches, or stir-fries.

BEAN SPROUT STIR FRY

Steps:

• Clean the bean sprouts of their stringy roots and any residual beans. Rinse with cold water thoroughly and squeeze out any excess water, then set them aside to let them dry. If the bean sprouts are still very wet at the time you're about to cook, gently pat them dry with paper towels.
• Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set it aside.
• Heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the garlic. Fry until the garlic begins to brown.
• Add the green onions. Stir a few times to release the fragrance.
• Add the bean sprouts and bring the heat up to high. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 1 minute.
• Add the sauce and continue to cook until the bean sprouts are cooked through but still crunchy, another 2-3 minutes. Taste the bean sprouts and adjust taste by sprinkle more salt, if needed.
• Transfer everything to a big plate. Serve hot as a side dish.

BEAN SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add the bean sprouts and cook quickly for 30 seconds. Add the peppers and stir fry. Add the scallions and stir. Remove vegetables to a strainer to drain.
• In a large bowl, mix together vinegar, sugar, salt and sesame oil. Add vegetables and toss tocoat. Refrigerate for 6 hours before serving.

STIR-FRIED NOODLES & BEANSPROUTS

Steps:

• Put the egg noodles in a large bowl, cover with boiling water and leave to soak for 8 mins, or until the noodles are tender. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan and fry the spring onions for 1 min.
• Add the beansprouts and continue to fry, stirring, for 2 mins. Drain the noodles and add to the pan with a good splash of soy sauce. Stir-fry for 1 min more, then serve.

KOREAN BEAN SPROUT SALAD (SOOKJU NAMUL)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Parboil the bean sprouts in boiling water for 2 minutes.
• Remove them from the boiling water and rinse the sprouts in cold water. Gently squeeze the bean sprouts between your hands to get rid of the excess water.
• Toss the bean sprouts with the scallion, garlic, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, and salt.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

CLASSIC BEAN SPROUT STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a very hot wok, coat well with oil and add scallions, ginger and garlic. Season and stir. Quickly add the bean sprouts and stir-fry, flipping the sprouts around quickly. Check for seasoning. Serve immediately. May serve with rice.