Does anybody know anything about sprouting??

Question

What are the best seeds etc to sprout? What is the best thing to sprout them in? How do they taste? How do you use them in your everyday diet?

Answer 1

Mung beans and a smaller variety of the same kind "Mataki"

can be sprouted quite easily. You can also use dry green peas or yellow chic peas for sprouting.



Soak them in water for about 8 to 10 hours. Then drain the water and wrap the beans in a clean cotton cloth. Hang it in a airy place where it is reasonably warm. Or you could store them in a container with a lose lid. Warm temperature is necessary but not too hot.



In about 12 or more hours the sprouts should start to appear. Different seeds take different times.



You can also buy more efficient sprouters sold commercially.

But with a little experimentation you should be able to do the same with basic method described above. Correct Moisture and temperature will govern the success rate.



You could try sprouting wheat and other grains too.

Mung sprouts taste great in salads or cooked.(Like in Chinese dishes)



Uncooked sprouts are great source of good nutrition.

Answer 2

I like to sprout seeds, usually radish and beans. I have a pint jar with a wide mouth and poke holes in a plastic top.

I change the water each day, and place the jar on a window sill where it will NOT be in direct sunlight. (don't use either very hot or very cold water - use tap water that is comfortable to your hand)



The time the beans sprout depends on the kind(s) you use.

they are great added to salads and on sandwiches.



I have found that it is better to do small amounts at a time rather than a big bunch at one time, because once they start sprouting, they may get ahead of your appetites.



Good luck.

Answer 3

The most common "sprouts" are alfalfa and bean sprouts. You can buy the seeds at any health food store. Wet a paper towel and place the damp paper towel in the bottom of a jar, place the lid on the jar and put it in the sun for a few days.

Once you have sprouts you can put them in all kinds of things; salads, hamburgers, sandwiches, soups, stirfrys..the list really is endless.

Answer 4

Indians call it moong dal (green pulses) - this type of pulses are popularly sprouted. You may also sprout grams, beans and kidney beans.



How to make them sprout - soak fistfull of it in water overnight. Next day, drain water leaving little bit of water in the container, say just about wet (for pulses need water to sprout) and leave them for 2 days in a warm corner in your kitchen. Or after having drained water after overnight soak, hang them in a wet cloth. Ensure the cloth doesn't get dry. Check after 1.5 - 2 days.



Please note: Do not use air tight container to incubate them. It requires water and air to sprout seeds.



Once done, steam them for 2 minutes in a pressure cooker to make them cheweable and digestible. And then, freak out with unlimited ways to enjoy'em.

Answer 5

Bean Sprouts sauteed with garlic and a little tamari until tender crisp. YUM!

Answer 6

What, you trying to grow some sticky icky icky now ummmmmm? You know, you don't need to be smoking weed and breastfeeding that teenage boy. Call the DEA and ask them for help with your grow room. I'm sure they'd love to help. Then you can breastfeed Helga in cell block 10-D.