Bean sprouts
Very popular in Oriental cookery, the most widely used bean sprouts are the sprouts of the green mung bean. They add a delicious crunchy texture to savoury dishes.
Uses: Bean sprouts can be added to a wide range of dishes, but are especially popular in stir fries and as a main ingredient in pancake rolls. They can also be added raw to salads.
To store: Keep for 2-3 days in the fridge.
To prepare: Rinse thoroughly in cold water and pat dry with kitchen paper.
To cook: Add to stir fry recipes a couple of minutes before the end of the cooking time.