RESEPI 59: STIR-FRIED BEAN SPROUTS WITH SWEET SOY SAUCE | TAUGEH GORENG KICAP MANIS

Bean sprouts have been used for centuries for their nutritional and health benefits. Bean sprouts benefits include may reduce anxiety caused by stress, help maintain good eyes, support the immune system, reduce risk of coronary heart disease and build strong bones. Nonetheless, it’s probably best for children, pregnant women, elderly and those with weak immune systems to avoid it because bean sprouts have potential for contamination.

Most of bean sprouts can be eaten raw and if cooking them, stir-fry very lightly or just a quick blanch or light steam. Do not overcook. Bean sprouts can be used in a variety of dishes, including appetizers, salads, side dishes, snacks and stir fried dishes. The flavor varies from sweet delicate to sharp intense, depending on the type of sprout.

Just remember to make sure it is fresh and store it in the fridge. Better yet, eat them the within a day or two of purchasing ok. So now, let’s check it out the ingredients for ‘Taugeh Goreng Kicap Manis’.

INGREDIENTS

1 small bowl of bean sprouts

2 Red Chilies – sliced

½ tree of Chinese chives - sliced into 1 1/4 inch lengths

4 tbsp. sweet soy sauce

½ tsp. white pepper

2 cloves garlic – finely chopped

1 Holland onions

½ small bowl of meat ball – cut into small pcs

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat, add the meat ball, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Using the same wok, add the garlic and bean sprouts and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the chilies, Chinese chives, sweet soy sauce, and white pepper and stir-fry for another 2 minute.

Then add Holland onions and meat ball. Stir well.

Serve.

Simple Side Dish: Taugeh Goreng Kicap Manis