How to Sprout Mung Beans
Rinse the beans., Place the beans in a clear bowl., Add the water., Soak for 6-12 hours., Drain and rinse the beans., Place in a jar., Put in a cool, dry, dark place., Wait., Done!
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Rinse the beans.
Rinse the mung beans until the water runs clear.
This will help protect you from anything which might have been in the soil, like metals and toxins, that the beans came from.
It will also wash away things like mites! Mung beans get much bigger once they sprout, so be careful not to make too much. -
Step 2: Place the beans in a clear bowl.
Place the rinsed beans in a clean, clear bowl.
If you have a sprouter, you can use that instead. , Pour enough cold water into the bowl to immerse the beans, generally around 2 to 3 times the volume of the beans on their own., After 6-12 hours (usually around 8 hours), the beans will swell.
How long they have to soak will depend on the beans and the temperature of where you live. , Drain away the excess water, rinse them with cold water, and drain the water again., Place the swelled beans in a sprouting jar, covered with a cheesecloth (not with the jar lid!). , Find a place that gets little to no sunlight where the beans will not be disturbed.
The bottom of a closet or pantry is a good option. , You will now have to go through a 2-5 day cycle of rinsing and draining the beans every 12 hours and replacing them in the dark spot.
How long you wait depends on how sprouted you want your beans to be. , When you see your beans sprouted to the length you desire, they're ready to eat! Enjoy! -
Step 3: Add the water.
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Step 4: Soak for 6-12 hours.
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Step 5: Drain and rinse the beans.
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Step 6: Place in a jar.
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Step 7: Put in a cool
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Step 8: dark place.
Detailed Guide
Rinse the mung beans until the water runs clear.
This will help protect you from anything which might have been in the soil, like metals and toxins, that the beans came from.
It will also wash away things like mites! Mung beans get much bigger once they sprout, so be careful not to make too much.
Place the rinsed beans in a clean, clear bowl.
If you have a sprouter, you can use that instead. , Pour enough cold water into the bowl to immerse the beans, generally around 2 to 3 times the volume of the beans on their own., After 6-12 hours (usually around 8 hours), the beans will swell.
How long they have to soak will depend on the beans and the temperature of where you live. , Drain away the excess water, rinse them with cold water, and drain the water again., Place the swelled beans in a sprouting jar, covered with a cheesecloth (not with the jar lid!). , Find a place that gets little to no sunlight where the beans will not be disturbed.
The bottom of a closet or pantry is a good option. , You will now have to go through a 2-5 day cycle of rinsing and draining the beans every 12 hours and replacing them in the dark spot.
How long you wait depends on how sprouted you want your beans to be. , When you see your beans sprouted to the length you desire, they're ready to eat! Enjoy!
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