“How to Make Fresh and Safe Homemade Bean Sprouts in 5 Easy Steps”

Method 1: Planting Mung Bean Sprouts Using Plastic Baskets and Cotton Cloths

Materials and Tools Needed:

• 1 plastic basket
• 1 soaking cloth (used to cover the basket and help the sprouts grow plump and sweet)
• 100 grams of mung beans

Steps:

Step 1: Wash the mung beans and soak them in a mixture of warm water (3 parts cold water, 2 parts boiling water) for 1 hour.

Step 2: While the beans are soaking, clean and dry the plastic basket and cotton cloth.

Step 3: Place the soaked mung beans into the cotton cloth and put it in the plastic basket. Cover the basket with a porcelain plate and place it in a lightly lit area or cover it with a black cloth bag (not too tightly).

Step 4: Water the beans twice a day, as they require high moisture.

Step 5: After 2-3 days, harvest the mung bean sprouts and use them.

Method 2: Planting Mung Bean Sprouts Using Plastic Bottles

Materials and Tools Needed:

• Empty plastic bottle (1.5 liters)
• 100 grams of mung beans

Steps:

Step 1: Wash the mung beans and soak them in a mixture of warm water (3 parts cold water, 2 parts boiling water) for 1 hour.

Step 2: Clean the plastic bottle and punch holes around the bottle neck. Create a large hole on the bottle body for easy bean growth.

Step 3: Place the soaked mung beans into the bottle. Position the bottle horizontally in a lightly lit area or cover it with a black cloth bag.

Step 4: Water the beans twice a day. Harvest the sprouts after 2-3 days.

Method 3: Planting Mung Bean Sprouts Using Paper Milk Cartons

Follow the same steps as planting mung beans using plastic bottles, but replace the plastic bottle with a paper milk carton.

Materials and Tools Needed:

• Empty paper milk carton
• 100 grams of mung beans

Steps:

Step 1: Wash the mung beans and soak them in a mixture of warm water (3 parts cold water, 2 parts boiling water) for 1 hour.

Step 2: Cut one side of the paper milk carton, but keep it attached so it can be closed. Punch holes around the carton for ventilation.

Step 3: Place the soaked mung beans into the carton. Position the carton in a lightly lit area or cover it with a black cloth bag.

Step 4: Water the beans twice a day. Harvest the sprouts after 2-3 days.

Method 4: Planting Mung Bean Sprouts Using Foam Boxes

This method is visually appealing and simple.

Materials and Tools Needed:

• Foam box
• Large paper towels
• A small amount of sand
• 100 grams of mung beans

Steps:

Step 1: Wash the mung beans and soak them in a mixture of warm water (3 parts cold water, 2 parts boiling water) for 1 hour.

Step 2: Punch holes at the bottom of the foam box and place 3-4 layers of paper towels over the holes. Spread a thin layer of sand on top of the towels.

Step 3: Spread the soaked mung beans evenly on the sand layer and cover the surface with paper towels.

Step 4: Water the beans twice a day. Harvest the sprouts after 2-3 days.

Method 5: Planting Mung Bean Sprouts Using Kitchen Ash

This method is cost-effective for those using wood-burning stoves.

Materials and Tools Needed:

• 100 grams of mung beans
• 1 plastic basket
• Kitchen ash

Steps:

Step 1: Soak the mung beans as mentioned in the previous methods.

Step 2: Spread a thick layer of ash (about 5 cm) in the plastic basket. Moisten the ash with a little water. Add the soaked mung beans, and cover them with another thin layer of ash. Place the basket in a lightly lit area.

Step 3: Water the beans twice a day. Harvest the sprouts after 2-3 days.

Mung bean sprouts can be used in stir-fries, soups, or consumed as a healthy refreshing drink.

These are five simple, convenient, and effective methods for growing your own mung bean sprouts at home. Best of luck!