Practical ingredient guide
Soybean sprouts
Tender soybean sprouts with pale stems and yellow cotyledons.
Vegetables
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
This profile describes soybean (Glycine max) sprouts. Mung bean sprouts sometimes sold under the same name are a different food. Wash and cook sprouts thoroughly before serving and follow pack instructions.
Flavour profile
Mild and vegetal, retaining crunch after brief cooking.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose fresh firm sprouts without slime or an unusual smell and confirm they are soybean sprouts.
Store
Refrigerate in the original pack and follow the use-by date. Wash just before cooking.
Prepare
Stir-fries, soups and cooked sides.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Ginger, garlic, rice, mushrooms and soy sauce.
How to substitute it
Mung bean sprouts, with different nutritional composition and allergens.
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