Easy Mung Bean Sprouts Stir Fry - 炒豆芽
Have you tried Mung Bean Sprouts Stir Fry? It's super delicious, simple, and only takes 15 minutes to make. The recipe is also gluten-free and easily customizable to your preference. Also check out how to store the Mung Bean Sprouts you got from the store.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh mung bean sprouts
- 2 cloves garlic sliced (optional) or check my options above
- 2 Thai Chilis sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt or more, adjust to taste
- a handful of chopped scallions or cilantro
- a pinch of mushroom powder or your favorite umami seasoning
- oil for cooking
Instructions
- (Optional) Prepare the mung bean sprouts by removing the ends. Wash and rinse with cold water and shake off excess water. I like to let them dry in my colander.
- Heat a large non-stick wok, then add in a drizzle of oil.
- When the oil is warm up, add in the salt and garlic, if using.
- Sauté garlic (if using) until fragrant, then add in the chili and mung bean sprouts. Quickly toss everything together and stir-fry* until all the ingredients are incorporated.
- Season with a pinch of mushrooms or umami seasoning of your choice.
- Finally, fold in the chopped scallions or cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Most restaurants do not remove the ends of the mung bean sprouts (except soybean sprouts), it's just my personal preference. Skip this step if you prefer.
- Note: Adjust your time based on how crunchy you want your mung bean sprouts to be and do not overcook.
- For other cooking or pairing variations, please see the above section Mung Bean Sprouts Stir-Fry variations
- Mung Bean Sprouts Stir-Fry video, 炒豆芽 (starts at 2:16)