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Mung Bean Sprouts (How to Sprout Mung Bean at home and Salad )

July 21, 2014 38 Comments

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Bean sprouts have been traditional Chinese ingredients for a long history especially the mung bean sprouts. In Chinese, we call mung bean sprouts green beans because they are green in color. When Elaine was a child, grand mother lived in mountain areas where it was not so easy to purchase fresh vegetables from the market. We were self-sufficient on food and many other things too. As a little girl, growing different types of vegetables, making homemade tofu, sprout bean sprouts at home all seemed as a magic to me. All the memories, I strongly believe, influence my current life. Past shapes today, right?

how to sprout mung beans at home

However my grand mom had a very cool tool for sprouting mung beans at home—a handcraft basket which had enough room for the growth of the mung bean sprouts and also great for the rinsing process. I am not talking about sprout beans in glass gars but traditional Chinese way. I have seen many instructions teaching you how to sprout beans in jars. And we are going to grow some awesome and beautiful sprouts out of the green beans.

Firstly we need to purchase dried organic mung beans. Pick the plump ones and discard any ones that have been broken, or wizened.

 Day 1how to sprout mung beans at home

Wash them careful and then soak the pickled mung beans in clean water for at least 12 hours until they are double in size and the sprouts begin to appear.

 Day 2how to sprout mung beans at home

Discard the soaking water and rinse them in clean water again. I have experienced using two tools this time-a clay pot and a vegetable washing basket. Place one layer of little mung bean sprouts on the bottom of clay pot and cover the lid.  For washing basket, firstly layer a wet cloth (cotton cloth will be the best) on the bottom and lay one layer of mung bean sprouts on the surface. Cover with another wet cotton cloth. Place both of them in a dark place to avoid photosynthesis otherwise they will grow green leaves.

Twice per day, in the morning and in the evening, rinse the pot or basket in clean water. For the clay pot, pour the water out. Remember dark and cool places please. Then wait for around 4 days (it grows faster in summer than in winter). In winter, it may need around 7 days.

Day 3

 how to sprout mung beans at home

Here we are.  Since I photo them from time to time , so there are some fresh green leaves. When you sprout at home and there is no need to take pictures. You can avoid the fresh leaves.

how to sprout mung beans at home

Cut the root and use it in your recipes. If you need to store, place them in a plastic bag, sealed and keep in refrigerator for up to one week. Now I find a new tool, this egg basket, which can function very similar to my grand mom’s handcraft basket. If you have one, I strongly suggest you using something like this.

how to sprout mung beans at home

From the washing basket.

homemade mung bean sprouts
From the clay pot.

how to sprout mung beans at home

Here is a salad recipe for you. Eat it fresh!

how to sprout mung beans at home

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Mung Bean Sprouts (How to Sprout Mung Bean at Home and Salad)
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 
Homemade mung bean sprouts with traditional Chinese way and a simple salad recipe.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Mung Bean, stir fry
Servings: 2
Calories: 120 kcal
Author: Elaine
Ingredients
  • 300 g homemade fresh mung bean sprouts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
sauce
  • 1 tsp finely chopped spring onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili pepper powder , optional
Instructions
  1. Wash the mung bean sprouts and remove any roots or bad ones.
  2. Add around 1 teaspoon of salt in water. Bring the water to a boiling and then rinse the mung bean sprouts for 1 minute.
  3. Transfer out and rinsing in cold water for around 1 minute. Use your hand to squeeze o remove excess water.
  4. Mix with sauces and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Mung Bean Sprouts (How to Sprout Mung Bean at Home and Salad)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 2502mg109%
Potassium 243mg7%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 450IU9%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

how to sprout mung beans at home

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  1. Jean O says

    February 6, 2020 at 8:53 am

    Thank you for sharing this. Your childhood memories are precious.

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      February 7, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks!! I get a childhood among mountain and field, lots of happy times.

      Reply
  2. Gernest Vail says

    April 16, 2020 at 2:42 pm

    Hi. Are The pink sprouts and leaves should be thrown?

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      April 18, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      Possibly yes. I will check this.

      Reply
    • mary z says

      May 23, 2020 at 12:45 am

      I have an ice chest for camping, would that be good for storing during spouting?

      Reply
  3. Lynley says

    May 12, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    Your sprouts look beautiful. When do you remove the bean cases from which the sprouts grew?

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      May 13, 2020 at 9:03 am

      No, not necessary. But you can remove them if you want to. The sprout stem is the best part.

      Reply
  4. char says

    June 21, 2020 at 5:55 am

    Do I have to trim the roots and the leaves before eating? This is my first time sprouting. Where I live they don’t have any fresh sprouts.

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      June 21, 2020 at 8:19 am

      Yes, roots should be removed!

      Reply
  5. Erika says

    July 8, 2020 at 9:58 am

    5 stars
    I think this is my most favorite mung bean sprout recipe! I can eat a huge bowl of this. Light and refreshing and great appetizer and between dishes. Happy July 4th!

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      July 10, 2020 at 8:02 am

      Thank you, Erika!!

      Reply
  6. Diya says

    July 13, 2020 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    To die for!!! Liked it so much I doubled sauce to cover more. Yummy!

    Reply
  7. Connie Sanzo says

    July 24, 2020 at 4:57 am

    5 stars
    I sprouted mung beans and made this recipe; it was delicious! However, I don’t get the discussion about “roots”. I sprouted them, then swished them around in water and most all the shells fell away. I didn’t cut anything. Anyway, this was good; thank you!

    Reply
  8. singh says

    July 25, 2020 at 9:40 am

    Hello,

    What if the leaf turns green ? Can we eat green ones as well ?
    I am asking in terms of benefits.

    Please tell about the taste as well.

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      August 3, 2020 at 8:40 am

      Singh,
      I am not sure about the benefits, you can search it on professional sites. If it turns green, the beans light be slightly bitter but also edible.

      Reply
  9. KIMBERLY R says

    September 30, 2020 at 6:40 am

    5 stars
    Love it!
    Here is a helpful jar lid that makes growing organic sprouts at home, a breeze!

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08F82DJQD/ref=ag_xx_cont_xx

    Reply
  10. Josh Pulley says

    October 21, 2020 at 11:45 pm

    Should you remove leaves or the little beans before consuming?

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      October 22, 2020 at 8:08 am

      No. There is no need to do so.

      Reply
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