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Description
Mung beans, also known as green gram or moong beans, have a crisp, nutty flavour and are ideal for stir-fry and salad recipes. They are small ovoid beans with a yellow interior wrapped in an olive green seed coat. They can be used whole, without skin or sprouted.
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Directions
Rinse 1 cup beans. Pour into boiling water and cover. Soak overnight, at least 6 hours. Drain and discard soaking water. Add 4 cups fresh water and simmer over low heat until tender, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Sprouting Directions
Rinse beans in fresh lukewarm water and drain 4 times a day. On the 3rd day, the sprouts will be approximately 1" long. Keep growing sprouts in a dark place. Sprouts will be ready to serve on the 5th day.
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Uses
Mung beans are most often used as bean sprouts in both Eastern and Western cuisine. They can be used in soups, pastes, and desserts in Chinese and Indian cooking either with or without their green skins, as well as to make vermicelli or other transparent noodles. Mung beans can also be a substitute for split or whole peas.
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Storage
When stored in a cool and dry location, shelf life is approximately 2 years.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts Per 2½ tbsp (35 g) Amount % Daily Value Calories 120 - Fat 0 g 0% Saturated Fat 0 g - + Trans Fat 0 g 0% Carbohydrate 22 g - Fibre 6 g 20% Sugars 2 g 2% Sugar Alcohol - - Protein 8 g - Cholesterol 0 mg - Sodium 5 mg 0% Potassium 450 mg 10% Calcium 50 mg 4% Iron 2.25 mg 13% -
Allergens
May contain wheat, soy.
| SKU | Unit Size |
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| 23031 | 12 x 400 g |
| 23034 | 11.3 kg RM |
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Description
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Directions
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Uses
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Nutrition
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Storage
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Allergens
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Mung beans, also known as green gram or moong beans, have a crisp, nutty flavour and are ideal for stir-fry and salad recipes. They are small ovoid beans with a yellow interior wrapped in an olive green seed coat. They can be used whole, without skin or sprouted.
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Rinse 1 cup beans. Pour into boiling water and cover. Soak overnight, at least 6 hours. Drain and discard soaking water. Add 4 cups fresh water and simmer over low heat until tender, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Sprouting Directions
Rinse beans in fresh lukewarm water and drain 4 times a day. On the 3rd day, the sprouts will be approximately 1" long. Keep growing sprouts in a dark place. Sprouts will be ready to serve on the 5th day.
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Mung beans are most often used as bean sprouts in both Eastern and Western cuisine. They can be used in soups, pastes, and desserts in Chinese and Indian cooking either with or without their green skins, as well as to make vermicelli or other transparent noodles. Mung beans can also be a substitute for split or whole peas.
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Nutrition Facts Per 2½ tbsp (35 g) Amount % Daily Value Calories 120 - Fat 0 g 0% Saturated Fat 0 g - + Trans Fat 0 g 0% Carbohydrate 22 g - Fibre 6 g 20% Sugars 2 g 2% Sugar Alcohol - - Protein 8 g - Cholesterol 0 mg - Sodium 5 mg 0% Potassium 450 mg 10% Calcium 50 mg 4% Iron 2.25 mg 13% -
When stored in a cool and dry location, shelf life is approximately 2 years.
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May contain wheat, soy.