Use
In the East, they are not usually eaten raw, the way Westerners may use alfalfa sprouts as a salad or sandwich. They can be microwaved, blanched and seasoned, or stir fried. They may also be used as an ingredient for e.g., spring rolls before applying heat.
In Chinese cuisine, common dishes that may use sprouts are fried rice, spring rolls, egg drop soup, and hot and sour soup. In Korea, it is one of the staple ingredients for Namul.
They are used in Thai cuisine and Vietnamese cuisine as well. Bean sprouts typically take one week for them to be completely grown.
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