Mung bean sprouts that sprout within 24 hours can be eaten raw after a good rinse in clean water. Store them right away when they are ready. At home we mostly eat the same day or store them in a glass container.Īvoid rinsing sprouts if you prefer to store them. However they can be stored for 3 to 4 days. Sprouted mung beans stay best and fresh for 1-2 days in refrigerator. This is similar to the technique where a heavy object is placed over the soaked seeds or beans, so they grow thicker. Since the mung beans are tightly packed, they are forced to germinate sooner and thicker. If sprouting in a jar then you may require to rinse or sprinkle water every few hours depending on the temperature in your region. The moist cloth wrapped around them keeps them moist for long time. You don’t need to rinse the mung beans often in case you plan to grow the sprouts longer. This method also helps the sprouts grow thicker.
#Bean sprouts skin#
Since the mung beans are tied tightly with a cloth, the skin remains intact. So I always follow this method as the sprouts taste best, sweeter and delicious. Growing up I would see my mom sprouting green gram in a white cloth. Both these methods will help you grow healthier, fresher and sweet smelling mung bean sprouts at home. The first method is sprouting directly in a container – bowl, jar or box and the second method is to sprout in a cotton cloth. In this post I share with you 2 easiest ways to sprout mung beans with no extra equipment needed. There are several different methods followed in Asian countries to sprout mung beans. Most often preservatives are added to the mung bean sprouts to increase their shelf-life.
Though these can be store bought, sprouting them at home is hygienic and you avoid the risk of contamination. Mung bean sprouts are used in preparation of various dishes like stir fry, salads, soups, curries and noodles. Sprouts contain higher levels of folate, Vitamin C, K, magnesium, phosphorus and anti-oxidants than the un-sprouted beans. Sprouting not only enhances the nutrition of mung beans but also makes them easily digestible. Green gram are high in protein, fiber and vital nutrients. Mung Bean Sprouts, more commonly known as Bean Sprouts are the sprouts that grow from the soaked mung beans. In the regional Indian languages they are called as Pesalu in Telugu, hesarukalu in Kannada, pasi payaru in Tamil and sabut moong in Hindi. Mung Bean also known as green gram or moong bean is a legume that is staple in many Asian Countries and is used to cook both sweet and savory dishes.
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