
Vegetarian
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Rinse the sprouts in cold water and drain them well.
- Crush or finely slice the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Fry the garlic for 30 seconds, until lightly golden without burning.
- Add the sprouts and toss vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then take off the heat as soon as the sprouts are tender but still crunchy.
- 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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Original Ecomely recipe.

Timor-Leste
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