Food Focus Friday : Sprouted Moong (Mung Beans)

Valerie Zimmer
Mar 28
2 min read

Moong, also known as mung beans or gram, are small green legumes that are a staple in many Asian countries. They are a highly nutritious food and are a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.

Sprouting Moong

Sprouting Moong is quite simple. Always rinse prior to sprouting. The easiest way to do this is by using a strainer and running cool water over the beans. Once rinsed, place the beans in a clean mason jar and affix a sprouting lid like this one (It makes it super easy to rinse and drain). Place the rinsed beans in a mason jar with the lid, place on a saucer, upside down, and away from direct sun.

On a daily basis fill jar with water and drain, one or twice a day. In a short couple of days the beans should begin to sprout. continue this until most sprouts have emerged from the seed coating.

Ready To use Your Sprouted Moong

Once ready to use rinse the sprouts by placing them in a deep bowl filled with water. Gently stir the sprouts with your hands and let sit. Seed jackets will rise to the surface and you can scoop away, out from the sprouts. Repeat this process approximately 3 times. You may store your sprouts in a covered glass dish in the refrigerator until ready to use, for up to 3 to 5 days.

Let's Use Our Sprouted Moong!

You can use your sprouts raw or blached. Use your spouts as a snack, sprinkled on crackers or cucumber slices, in salads, stir-fries, on sandwiches and spring rolls, in soups, Currie dishes or as a garnish to just about anything. Simply stir frying in some oil, garlic and coconut aminos is delicious

To Blanch: Drop your sprouts in 4 cups of boiling water with 1 teaspoon added. Cover and boil for 1 minute. Drain and squeeze out the excess water by gently squeezing

For an easy recipe I will simply saute my blanched sprouts in either butter or sesame seed oil and green onion (tops included), garlic and a splash of coconut aminos and enjoy! Saute for 5 to 10 minutes.

You must check out this simple and authentic Koren recipe!

And this one is a 5 star!

A quick internet search and you will find plenty of recipes for using Moong Sprouts

Here's to nutritious food and good health!