We are back to Orlando after a whirlwind roadtrip that spans between two days, and required a total of around 18 hours of driving for a total of 1250 miles.
That’s a lot of driving in two days!
Many of you wrote it to meet us in Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, Georgia but the timing was not working out from both ends. This was a very last minute trip, chock-filled with agenda.
I hope we get to meet you soon. And when the time comes, I promise to get word out sooner than later 🙂
Today I want to talk to you about sprouting. I’m obsessed because it’s so easy to make and I’m damned if I’ll ever fork out $3.00 for a tiny box of ready-made sprouts in the market.
No way.
Spring is finally here and there’s no excuse to not make this easy, healthy, crunchy deliciousness that’s evidently can be sprinkled on everything before devouring.
Even on a cupcake. I dare you 😉
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole mungbean
- water
- cheese cloth
- colander
Directions:
- Rinse mungbeans in several changes of water. Add it into a large bowl. Cover mungbeans with 2 inches of water to soak overnight.
- The next day, rinse and drain mungbean into a colander lined with cheesecloth. Spread beans all over to begin sprouting. Sprinkle some water to retain moisture on the cheesecloth. Keep mungbean to sprout in a well ventilated area. I kept mine on the kitchen counter.
- On 3rd day, mungbean sprouts are visible. Lightly rinse sprouts and drain in back onto cheesecloth. Spread and keep it moist by sprinkling some water all over sprouts.
- On 4th day, mungbean sprouts are ready!
Note: Between sprouting process, it’s essential to keep the mungbean and cheesecloth moistened all the time to allow for proper and timely sprouting. Sprinkle some water in between, if necessary. Sprouts should be refrigerated to avoid further growth and to retain freshness.
Off to unpack again, and hopefully I can find a place to hide our suitcases. I’m done with traveling for now. And I’m done dealing with packing-unpacking-packing-unpacking … you get the drift 😉
Next post? Obviously a recipe that showcases the use of sprouts. Stay tuned!
Have you experimented with sprouting before? My blog friend Norma demonstrates sprouting with a step-by-step informative post. There are multiple ways of doing it, the only difference is whether you are having fun doing it all 🙂
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I actually just introduced my bf to mung bean sprouts…verdict? Everyone seems to love ’em! Love your how-to!!
The Squishy Monster recently posted..Hello, Spring!
TSM — thank you. And I love it when foodie’s recommend good eats to family and friends 🙂
I really have to sprout seeds and pulses… At home, we ate a lot of sprouted mungbeans, lentils and chickpeas.
Cheers,
Rosa
Rosa — the best is always doing it on your own. It’s so therapeutic 🙂
Not a fan of mung beans. I’ll be very happy to sprout them 🙂 Great post!
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ recently posted..Bucatini with Spinach Pesto and Mushrooms
Daniela — me too, but i love the crunchy texture once sprouted 😀
Thanks for opening my eyes to something new, Kiran! These sprouts look so wholesome and delicious.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking recently posted..Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Georgia — another reason why blogging community is just so awesome. We learn something new all the time, from one another 🙂
Looks healthy.. my mom gave me a similar looking dal, moong beans, or it may be a different dal, looks like you used a different technique cause she told me to just boil it in the pressure cooker and add my spices to make dal. 🙂 Looks lovely! Healthy too.
honeywhatscooking recently posted..Spring Favorites – Designer Crossbody Bags under $600
Honey — Lol, dal is so versatile. You can make sprouts, dal makhani, plain dal with tadka, dal fritters, dal paratha’s etc. 😀
I’ve never tried sprouting but it looks quite simple, I think I could manage it!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) recently posted..strawberry-mascarpone tart
Laura — Yes you can! I have more than enough faith in your skills, my friend 🙂
I love mung bean sprouts, and need to try to sprout them one of this days…
Have a great weekend Kiran 🙂
Juliana recently posted..Green Bean and Barley Soup with Mochi Balls
Juliana — thank you and I hope you enjoyed your weekend! Have a great week ahead 🙂
I always have mung bean sprouts in my refrigerator… it’s my daughter’s favorite snack too 🙂
chinmayie @ love food eat recently posted..‘Mosaravalakki’, Flattened/Beaten Rice in Yogurt
Chinmayie — it’s the easiest and healthiest snack ever 🙂
Norma is the Queen of sprouts – she is awesome! Mung Bean Sprouts are one of my favorites and seriously so easy 🙂
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) recently posted..Crispy Baked {Old Bay} Sweet Potato Fries
Alyssa — can’t agree more 😀
Thank you for posting this! I have been wanting to start sprouting, and this is a good reminder that I need to get to it. 🙂
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies recently posted..What I Ate This Week | Raw Food & Juice Cleanse (Part One!)
Kiersten — get on this, ASAP! 🙂
Kiran this is so cool. I had no idea I could do this. I have to try as soon as possible.
Kim Beaulieu recently posted..Aerosmith Potatoes with Meyer Lemon & Garlic Salt {#Giveaway}
Kim — you need too, ASAP! It’s so easy to sprout!
I love that muffin pan stacked with the mung beans. I think you’ve inspired me to get back to sprouting beans in the kitchen, it is so easy and a money saver!
Nik recently posted..indian-style beet burgers
Nik — thank you! And I hope we all begin sprouting more soon. It’s just so easy and satisfying 🙂
I’ve been wanting to try this. Thanks for the inspiration!
lisaiscooking recently posted..Red and Golden Beet and Cheese Tart
Lisa — you are welcome 🙂
I love sprout and can have it with everything ….hmmmm not tried with cupcakes 😉 love the cupcake stand
Simi recently posted..Phyllo savory pastry
Simi — i’m not sure how it’ll taste in cupcakes, but for now, i’m enjoying it in salads 😉
Oooh pretty, pretty, pretty! I love sprouts of all kinds, and this is such a great how-to.
ashley – baker by nature recently posted..Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich with Roasted Strawberries and Basil
Ashley — thank you my dear 🙂
Can’t believe you succeeded in making this so beautiful 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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CCU — lol, you know how much I want to hug you right now? 😀
I did spouted once by accident, usually when we make mung bean soup we usually soak it in water for 24 hours but instead of draining them after 24 hours I forgot them and 4 days afters they sprouted 🙂
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Raymund — haha, i love food accidents like that 😉
Oh, I love those mungbeans. Thanks for reminding me of them!
Ella — you are welcome!
Gosh I haven’t sprouted for ages !! You remind me how easy and fun it is to grow your own, especially in an apartment 🙂
Carolyn Chan recently posted..41 Degrees, Barcelona, Spain
Carolyn — it is so simple!
Hehe now on a cupcake huh? Although in Chinese cuisine we have a mung bean dessert and it’s absolutely delicious 😀
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella recently posted..El Topo, Bondi Junction
Lorraine — and I love the mungbean Chinese dessert we get in Malaysia 🙂
I love mung bean sprouts on salads and soup. We’re a sproting family with alfalfa, mung and radish sprouts being our favorite.
Meeta recently posted..Rhubarb, Ginger and Quark Strudel
Meeta — i must try radish one day!
My daughter is vegetarian and I love learning about international cuisine, so your site is great for us! Your photos are beautiful and the clear directions are so helpful! These mung beans look like they would be delicious tossed into a salad. I am looking forward to your recipe for them!
Wendy recently posted..Oreo Biscotti
Wendy — thank you so so much for the kind words! I’ve posted the recipe using this delicious mungbean sprouts, and I hope you’d enjoy your visits to our blog in the future 🙂
Absolutely stunning, Kiran! Your photography is spectacular!
Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste recently posted..Overnight Egg and Breakfast Sausage Strata
Kelly — thank you so much, my friend 🙂 xo
It’s been years since I’ve made mung bean sprouts! And they’re so easy, as your recipe shows. I should start making them again. Like you, I refuse to buy supermarket ones because of their price (and from time to time there are sanitary issues with them). Really informative post – thanks so much.
john@kitchenriffs recently posted..Shaved Artichoke and Mushroom Salad
John — you are welcome and now, go make it!
Me and all my family like bean sprouts. I’m gonna my way to bean sprouting soon as it has been long time since I did last time.
Pictures are very beautiful!!! 🙂
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YCB — thank you and enjoy sprouting!
I love sprouted mung beans and when added to salad or sandwich it adds so much crunch 🙂 hope you can finally relax now. And also, if you are headed to Dallas – would love to meet with you <3
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Dixya — I would love to meet as well. We’ve yet to visit Texas but if and when it happens, I’ll keep you posted 🙂
Making sprouts at home is so easy. All we need is time in hand!
Kankana recently posted..Quinoa Tabouleh
Kankana — 🙂
I’ve had my share of sprouted bread, but never sprouted, well, sprouts, myself. LOL Looks like a fun semi-science experiment definitely worth trying. 😉
Carolyn Jung recently posted..Charlie Trotter Tribute Dinner at M.Y. China, Sweet Fests Not to Be Missed, and More
Carolyn — and I’ve never had sprouted bread before! Let’s trade 🙂
I use to DIY mungbean when I live in India and when they are perfectly sprouting, I just feel so happy :))
The photographs are so Pretty
Ira — thank you and give sprouting another shot. It’s something so therapeutic 🙂
Yes sprouts AND microgreens are waaay too expensive! I can’t figure out why – rarity maybe?
My family usually sautes mung bean in masala and onions, but your fresher takes sounds really really delicious and nutritious.
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Joyti — there’s no huge market for it perhaps, that’s the reason why it’s expensive? Anyhow, these are so easy to make and I love your idea of sauteeing in some spices 🙂
Happy Travelling and loved your presentation of mung bean 🙂
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Maria — lol, thank you but no more traveling for now. Keeping fingers crossed 😉
Mung bean sprouts are loved by my family and it is such an easy process too; not to forget healthy as well. Lovely clicks.
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EFS — thank you and ditto on your opinions 🙂
Love this easy tutorial! Thank you 🙂
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Kristy — you are welcome 🙂
I’m thinking this is such a fun project with the kids. 😀 And they get to eat… oh maybe that part could be an issue, but parents can get to eat!
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Nami — it’s a fun project for kids. And once sprouted, they’d be so giddy with excitement 🙂
Having tasted sprouts at a friends place, I also have my first batch in the making. It’s a little intimidating to take the first bite, but they’re so delicious you can’t stop after. You’re photos are beautiful and I love that vintage tin!
Gourmantine recently posted..Feel good smoothie
Gourmantine — thank you so much my friend! Enjoy munching 🙂
I’ve yet to try my hand at sprouting, but it’s definitely on my to do list! Just saw mention of your sprouting post on Chow and Chatter and had to come over and check it out. Seriously, sprouts have never looked prettier!!! Trying this ASAP 🙂
EA — thanks and I hope you tried sprouting. it’s just so therapeutic in my opinion 🙂
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