[whenpigscanfly]

Hi - We subscribe to a fresh produce and veg bin service and one of the things we like about it is we get surprise veg and fruit from time to time. Today's were bean sprouts - what do you do with bean sprouts? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Erin]

I just ate bean sprouts last night in a big steamy bowl of pho, which is my favorite way to use them.
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[KYHeirloomer]

Use them in any stir fry you make, as an addition to, or substitute for, any of the other veggies.

Throw a handful into a tossed salad.

Drain them on paper towels if necessary and use on sandwiches, just as you would alfalfa sprouts.

Or try this

Bean Sprout Salad

4 tbls oil (I prefer toasted sesame oil for this)
2 tbls white wine vinegar
2 tbls soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
Pepper to taste
1 tbls honey
8-10 oz bean sprouts
1 small red pepper, chopped
1 red onion, thinly slcied
2 tbls toasted sesame seeds

Mix oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Add honey sparingly, up to 1 tablespoon.

Put sprouts, red pepper, and onion in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss gently. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Just before serving add sesame seeds and toss again.

[Rachel]

In keeping with Erin's Vietnamese suggestion, they're also an indispensable ingredient of bo bun. And there's a red cabbage, fig and bean sprout salad recipe somewhere in the C&Z archives that I've not yet tried, but which has long tempted me. Let me know what it's like if you try it!

[whenpigscanfly]

Thanks for the suggestions. I also found a bean sprout hummus that was very good. I'll try the other suggestions - haven't done vietnamese at home before so will have to stock up on some oils/ingredients.