Basic Preparation Instructions for Mung Beans

Basic Preparation Instructions for Mung Beans

Nutritious mung beans are quick-cooking and full of fiber and iron. Their mellow, earthy flavor is perfect for soups, curries and dips. Add mung bean sprouts to salads, sandwiches and wraps for a pleasant crunch and nutritional boost.
Servings
4 servings
Prep time
2 minutes
Cook time
6 minutes
Passive time
n/a

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mung Beans
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

Stovetop
  1. Rinse beans before cooking. Place 1 cup beans in a large pot with 3 cups water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 30 minutes; drain well.
Multi-Cooker
  1. Rinse beans before cooking. Place 1 cup beans, 3 cups water and 1 tsp salt in the pot of a multi-cooker. Set the valve to sealing. On manual setting and high pressure, set for 6 minutes. Natural release the pressure for 20 minutes; drain well.
Sprouting Instructions
  1. Sort and rinse ⅓ cup beans. Place in a bowl or jar with 1 cup cool water. Cover with a clean cloth and let soak at room temperature for 8–12 hours, then rinse again. Repeat for 2–3 days for little sweet sprouts, or 4–5 days for bigger sprouts.

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