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Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts

Nationwide15 minutes · 3 servings · Easy

Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts — plated and ready to serve
In this recipe
  1. About this recipe
  2. Prep & cook time
  3. Tools you need
  4. Ingredients
  5. Directions
  6. Kitchen tips
  7. Serve with
  8. How to store
  9. Common mistakes

About this recipe

Cah tauge needs high heat and a short cook so the sprouts stay crisp. It is a quick side for fried dishes.

Rinse and drain well. Trim tails if you want a neater plate.

Cook only 1–2 minutes after the sprouts go in.

Prep & cook time

  • Prep10 minutes
  • Cook5 minutes
  • Total15 minutes
  • Servings3 servings
  • LevelEasy

Tools you need

  • Wok
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 250 g bean sprouts
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 1 scallion
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Sliced red chili (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil on high. Sauté garlic and shallot until fragrant.
  2. Add bean sprouts and chili. Toss quickly.
  3. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Toss 1 minute.
  4. Add scallion and remove from heat at once.

Kitchen tips

  • Use high heat.
  • Do not cover the pan.
  • Cubed tofu is a good add-in.

Serve with

  • Rice
  • Fried chicken
  • Tofu and tempeh

How to store

Eat immediately; sprouts do not keep well.

Common mistakes

  • Cooking so long the sprouts wilt and weep.
  • Using low heat.
  • Over-salting.