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Ai-pikan (mung bean sprouts)

Mung bean sprouts quickly stir-fried with garlic and oil, crisp and simple. It's a light, quick side dish, served on the table alongside rice and fish.

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Rinse the sprouts in cold water and drain them well.
  2. Crush or finely slice the garlic.
  3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry the garlic for 30 seconds, until lightly golden without burning.
  5. Add the sprouts and toss vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, then take off the heat as soon as the sprouts are tender but still crunchy.
  7. Serve straight away, while hot.

Variations and tips

Raw sprouts. For a fresh salad, don't stir-fry the sprouts: toss them raw with the garlic and oil.

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