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.
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| Simple Side Dish: Taugeh Goreng Kicap Manis |
