Sprouting Mung beans is easy. You will need a sprouting jar like the one pictured above. You can find these at any good health food store or on-line. You will also need a little patience: 2-3 days.
Directions:
Measure 1/2 cup of dry Mung beans and rinse thoroughly (A 1/2 cup of dry beans should yield approximately 2 cups of sprouts)
Put them in the sprouting jar and fill with water until the beans are well covered. I fill the jar at least a third of the way.
Let the beans soak for 8-12 hours. It's usually easiest to soak them overnight.
Rinse the beans in the morning and place them in a dish rack at a 45 degree angle so they can drain properly. This is very important! If the beans are not allowed to drain they will mold. Also, make sure that there is room for air to circulate into the jar. (The sprouting jar cap has a fine mesh attached to it so the beans will not fall out.)
Every 12 hours the beans need to be gently rinsed and then set back down in the rack at a 45 degree angle.
After 2-3 days your sprouts should have 1/4 inch -1/2 inch tails.
Harvesting:
Wash the sprouts thoroughly before eating. You can take a portion out of the jar and continue to let the rest grow. The other option is to let the sprouts dry on a paper towel for a few hours and then put them in a sealed container in the refrigerator. The sprouts should last up to a week in the refrigerator.
After sprouting your own beans or seeds you will most likely never buy sprouts in a store again. You can tell the health of a sprout by looking at the tail. It should be pure white and vibrant. Most store bought sprouts have a dull appearance to them often with the tips of the tails turning brown.
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