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Mung bean sprouts are refreshing and excellent for health, and they can be used to prepare delicious dishes. If you love this food but hesitate to buy it from outside, you can make bean sprouts at home to ensure safety. Here is a simple method for making bean sprouts at home, compiled by Mytour. Follow the article below.
Suggestions for making delicious and plump bean sprouts
Making bean sprouts is not difficult at all. It's very simple; you just need to follow the right steps to harvest plenty of plump bean sprouts at home. Just follow the steps below and make use of the available household items.
How to make bean sprouts using paper cups, plastic cups
Paper cups and plastic cups are common items in households, and you can utilize these items to make bean sprouts. It's very simple; you just need to follow these steps:
Ingredients
- Mung beans
- Disposable plastic cup or according to the type
- Sharp sticks and a knife for punching holes.
- Clean water
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Procedure
Step 1: Soak whole peeled mung beans in water for about 6-8 hours.
Step 2: Scoop out the beans and rinse them, handling the process delicately.
Step 3: Place the soaked beans into the plastic cup with holes, cover with a moist, soft cloth.
Step 4: Immerse the cup into a basin of water, wrap it with plastic, keeping it in a dark place.
Step 5: Daily, in the morning and evening, immerse the cup in water. Before bedtime, immerse it once more. Each time, immerse for about 5 minutes, then return to its original position. After about 2-3 days, the sprouts will be large and ready for harvest and cooking.
How to Make Mung Bean Sprouts with Plastic Basket and Cotton Cloth
A plastic basket and cotton cloth are quite easy to find, almost every kitchen has these essential items. This method is quite common, if you haven't tried it yet, you can follow the steps below.
Prepare:
- 1 plastic basket
- 1 cotton cloth
- mung beans
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Step-by-step Process
Step 1: Clean the mung beans thoroughly, soak them for about 7-8 hours, if the weather is cold, you can use warm water for soaking. Change the water 2-3 times.
Step 2: Take a wet cloth and spread it flat in a basket, then evenly place the mung beans, handle them gently to avoid breaking.
Step 3: Take a cloth to cover the beans completely, then sprinkle moist water on the cloth. Continue to moisten the cotton cloth, then squeeze out all the water and cover it on top of the mung beans. Place the mung beans in a dark place.
Step 4: Every day, take out the beans and water them twice to ensure moisture. In just over 2 days, you can harvest thick, plump mung beans.
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How to Make Bean Sprouts Using Foam Boxes
Another suggestion is to make bean sprouts using foam boxes, a choice many people prefer due to its simplicity, ease of making, and achieving desired results.
Preparation:
- Bean sprouts
- Foam box - choose one tall enough to provide shade and spacious enough for ventilation
- Loose and fluffy soil (compost, husk, coconut fiber), soft paper, or thin cloth to cover the bean sprouts
- Water
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Procedure:
Step 1: Place soil or compost into the foam box to a thickness of about 3cm, then smooth the surface. Next, use a damp cloth to cover the surface.
Step 2: After soaking the bean sprouts for 8 hours, scoop them out and spread them evenly on the damp cloth, avoiding placing them too close to the edge of the box. Finish by gently spraying a thin layer of water to maintain moisture.
Step 3: Let the bean sprouts ferment, regularly monitor the situation, and water twice a day to keep them moist. Place the foam box in a location without direct light.
Step 4: On the third day, when the bean sprouts are large, plump, and nutrient-rich, harvest them immediately.
Making Bean Sprouts using Milk Cartons
Milk cartons have a very useful purpose if you use them correctly. One of those purposes is to make bean sprouts. Have you tried this method? Let's proceed with the steps below.
Preparation:
- Empty paper milk carton
- Mung beans
- Damp cloth
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Steps:
Step 1: Clean and soak the beans for about 7-8 hours.
Step 2: Cut the paper milk carton lengthwise, but do not separate it so that you can close it again. Proceed to punch holes around.
Step 3: After the beans are soaked, place them in the box. Moisturize the bean box and then cover it with a damp cloth around the box. Note: Place the bean box in the least lit area.
Step 4: Regularly check and water twice a day. After 2-3 days, the beans can be harvested.
How to Make Bean Sprouts with Cloth
Similar to making bean sprouts in a milk carton, if you don't have the materials above, you can use a cloth instead.
Preparation:
- 2 dry cloths (face towels, cotton cloths)
- 1 plastic basket or egg tray (with drainage holes at the bottom), 1 ceramic plate
- Large mung beans, remove small seeds and dry
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Steps to Follow
Step 1: Soak mung beans for 6 to 8 hours in a water basin. You can soak them overnight or from morning to evening.
Step 2: When the beans swell and the shells crack, drain all the water. Then spread a wet cloth in a tray or basket, pour all the beans in, use your hands to spread them evenly across the cloth, and cover with the remaining wet cloth. Make sure to keep it in the dark, and you can place a ceramic plate on top to make the sprouts grow larger and plumper.
Step 3: Daily check and sprinkle water to keep the sprouts moist about 3 times. The watering process should be gentle, and you can use a fine mist like spraying. Monitor until the 2nd and 3rd days when you can harvest the sprouts as desired.
Making Bean Sprouts Using Bamboo Steamer
Making bean sprouts with a bamboo steamer might surprise many, but it's a utensil that every household has. Let's utilize them to grow safe and clean bean sprouts right at home.
Prepare:
- Bamboo steamer
- Mung beans
- Wet cloth or compression tray (used when making pickles)
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Procedure:
Step 1: Rinse mung beans thoroughly to remove impurities and dirt. Soak them in cool water for about 6-8 hours, and when you see the beans crack, rinse them again with clean water.
Step 2: Lay a damp cloth at the bottom of the bamboo steamer, spread it evenly to prevent the beans from falling through.
Step 3: Place the mung beans in the bamboo steamer to form a thin layer, then cover it with a cloth. Sprinkle water over the damp cloth to moisten the beans. Next, use a plate or a squash press or add additional weight to make the sprouts plump. Then, place the bamboo steamer in a dark place, cover it tightly, avoiding light exposure.
Step 4: Water the beans twice a day, morning and evening, each time for 20 minutes, then drain excess water.
Step 5: After 3 days of care, the sprouts are ready for harvest.
How to make bean sprouts in a glass jar
Making bean sprouts in a glass jar is a preferred method for many homemakers due to its cleanliness and safety.
Preparation
- Clean mung beans
- Sterilized glass jar
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Steps to Follow
Step 1: Clean the mung beans, remove low-quality seeds, soak overnight until the shells crack, then drain through clean water and let them dry.
Step 2: Place the beans in the glass jar, fill with water to submerge the beans, then pour out all the water and put the jar in a dark place.
Step 3: Water the sprouts twice a day, each time for a few minutes. Since the glass jar doesn't drain water, after watering, strain out all the excess water to prevent waterlogging.
Step 3: On the third day, the sprouts are plump, and you can harvest, rinse thoroughly, and prepare a delicious meal.
How to Grow Bean Sprouts with Stove Ash
You can purchase some clean ash or boil it from husks to ensure better quality for your family's bean sprouts.
Preparation:
- Clean ash
- A basket, not too wide to prevent ash from falling through. For larger quantities, choose a larger basket
- Mung beans, washed and soaked in water
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Steps to Follow
Step 1: Take dry ash, spread a layer on the basket, then spray a little water on the ash's surface to create moisture. Next, spread a layer of soaked mung beans on the moist ash layer.
Step 2: Once the mung beans are evenly spread, take another layer of ash and spread it about 2-3cm thick, not too thick, just enough to retain moisture for the sprouts to grow easily. Spray an even layer of water on the moist ash.
Step 3: Place the sprout basket in a shaded area, avoiding direct sunlight. Water the sprouts once every 1-2 days, avoiding excessive watering to prevent waterlogging.
Step 4: In 2-3 days, you can harvest your sprouts.
Key Notes for Making Sprouts at Home
Homemade bean sprouts are very safe and clean, but to ensure plump sprouts, pay attention to the sprouting process. Check humidity and light to prevent thin or stunted sprouts.
Water the sprouts at the right time and in the right amount. Avoid overwatering or letting them sit in water, as it can lead to waterlogging. Too fast or uneven watering can result in dry or broken sprouts.
After each watering, check the condition of the mung beans to provide timely moisture and determine the harvest date.
Now you've learned how to make bean sprouts at home using simple utensils. Save these methods for creating a delicious and healthy meal for your family. Good luck! Don't forget to visit Mytour Blog for more useful culinary information!
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