How to Boil Bean Sprouts: A Guide for Baby Food and Crispy Texture
Perfect Guide to Boiling Bean Sprouts for Baby Food: Easy for New Moms!
Wondering how to prepare the first bean sprouts for your baby? Let’s try trimming and boiling them together with your child! We’ll share the secrets to making delicious, crispy bean sprouts while preserving their nutritious roots. This detailed guide will help you make healthy, wholesome bean sprouts perfect for baby food.
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag of fresh bean sprouts (approx. 300g)
Seasoning
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp sea salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly under running water. The roots of the bean sprouts are rich in nutrients, so avoid removing too much. It’s best to trim only the messy parts. Enjoy the fun of cooking with your child by letting them handle the bean sprouts!
Step 2
Pour enough water into a pot to cover the bean sprouts and add 1 tsp of sea salt. Salt helps to remove any fishy odor from the bean sprouts and keeps them fresh. To maintain a crispy texture, we recommend boiling with the lid off. If you must boil with the lid on, remember to NEVER open it midway!
Step 3
Once the water is boiling rapidly, carefully add the prepared bean sprouts to the pot. After adding the sprouts, use chopsticks to gently stir and flip them, ensuring they cook evenly for about 3-4 minutes. Avoid overcooking, as they can become mushy. Stick to the cooking time!
Step 4
Immediately transfer the blanched bean sprouts to cold water and rinse them. Rinsing in cold water is crucial for cooling down the bean sprouts and preserving their crispiness. Rinse them thoroughly to maintain that satisfying crunch.
Step 5
Finally, place the rinsed bean sprouts in a colander to drain any excess water completely. Well-drained bean sprouts are delicious on their own and versatile for baby food or side dishes. It’s not difficult to boil bean sprouts if you just trim them properly! Successfully make your baby’s first bean sprout dish!
