Full Of Beans..
Posted on August 19, 2008, under Health.
Used almost carelessly for Oriental dishes, bean sprouts not just have a lovely fresh flavour, but are also good for you.All sorts of seeds can be sprouted, but the bean family is the favourite among sprouted vegetables.The bean sprouts most commonly available in the shops are sprouted moong beans.But aduki beans, alfalfa, lentils and soy beans can be sprouted at home as well.
WHY EAT BEAN SPROUTS?
- They contain a significant amount of protein vitamin C and many of the B vitamins.
- They have an excellent flavour , best appreciated when eaten raw in salads and sandwiches.
- For slimmers, they are an ideal food, low in calories and can be enjoyed without any dressing.
BUY THE WAY….
- They should be bought absolutely fresh.
- Use them soon after buying, as they don’t keep for long and might taste sour later.
- The sprouts should be firm, not limp and the tips should be green or yellow.
- Avoid the ones that are turning brown.
STIR-FRY BEAN SPROUTS
Ingredients
1 cup bean sprouts
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt to taste
1 tbsp oil for stir-frying
Few drops of sesame oil
Method
Wash and drain the bean sprouts, trimming the ends if desired.Add oil to a heated wok or heavy skillet.When oil is ready, add the bean sprouts and stir-fry briefly.Add the soy sauce, sugar and salt.Stir-fry another few seconds and add the sesame oil.Serve hot.
WHILE COOKING…. If stir-frying, add the sprouts at the end,.It helps them retain their nutritional value and they are also crunchier!
Bean sprouts are a storehouse of vitamins and minerals.The process of sprouting not only increases the nutritive value but also lowers the calorific value.Sprouting also increases the concentration of the digestive enzymes which facilitate digestion.Though sprouting is in all ways beneficial to us, remember that the warmth and humidity needed for sprouting is also helpful to the growth of harmful bacteria.Thus, extreme hygiene and caution must be taken during sprouting to avoid food borne illnesses.
health ingredients on August 19, 2008
Yes sprouts play a major role in making a person to be healthy.I came to know about the advantages in eating sprouts especially the bean sprouts.Thanks for explaining the preparation