12 minutes
A quick and delightful dish featuring crispy mung bean sprouts stir-fried with aromatic chives and spices.
Mung Bean Sprouts, rinsed and drained
0 oz
Scallion Oil
tablespoons
Ginger, minced
tablespoons
Dried Red Chiles, snipped into ½-inch segments, seeds removed
each
Chinese Garlic Chives, cut into 2-inch segments
0 oz
teaspoons
MSG
teaspoons
1. Rinse and Drain Sprouts
Rinse your mung bean sprouts thoroughly under running water and let them drain well in a colander.
2. Heat Oil in Wok
Heat your wok or skillet over medium-high heat until a bead of water sizzles and evaporates within 1-2 seconds of contact. Add the oil, swirling it around to coat the bottom of the pan.
3. Stir-fry Ginger and Chiles
Once the oil is shimmering, add the minced ginger and stir-fry it for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant. Then, toss in the dried red chiles and continue to stir-fry them for another 30 seconds.
4. Add Chives
Add the Chinese garlic chives to the wok and stir-fry them just until they start to wilt, which should take about 10 seconds.
5. Stir-fry Sprouts
Quickly turn the heat up to high and add the mung bean sprouts. Stir-fry them for about a minute, keeping the sprouts moving constantly to ensure they heat through evenly without releasing too much liquid.
6. Season and Serve
Season the sprouts with the kosher salt and MSG, stirring well to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Transfer the stir-fried sprouts to a serving dish and serve immediately while they're hot and crispy.
Crispy Mung Bean Sprouts Stir-Fry . The core elements of this recipe include the technique of stir-frying, which involves cooking ingredients quickly over high heat with a small amount of oil, and the foundational flavor base which usually includes garlic, ginger, and chives or green onions. The texture element is the crispy mung bean sprouts, which provide a satisfying crunch and are a versatile vehicle for a variety of flavors.
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. Replace chives with thinly sliced green onions or garlic scapes for a different oniony note. . Add thinly sliced shallots or leeks that have been lightly caramelized for sweetness. . Mix in a little grated ginger or garlic for a pungent kick.
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