Bean Sprouts

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Keep them in water? lindiny wrote:

Anyone know how to extend the life of bean sprouts beyond the day you buy them? I am thinking of the mung sprouts that you buy loose in the grocery store, not the boxed kind. Is this one of those foods that are so perishable that you have to buy them the day you intend to eat them? I have a recipe for spring rolls from the "Crazy Plates" cookbook that I have made a few times and really enjoy, but I have to make them the day I buy the sprouts, which is not always convenient. Linda

 

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Hi Amy,

 

Here's what my book says about freezing bean sprouts.

 

These may be frozen for short periods only. They will not remain

crisp on thawing so are only suitable for stir-fries. Choose very

fresh, pre-packed varieties. Avoid any that are discolouring.

 

To prepare and freeze :

 

As these are pre-packed, no preparation is necessary.

 

Storage time :

 

1 week.

 

To Thaw and serve :

 

Cook from frozen, adding to stir-fries for the last 3 minutes

cooking time.

 

 

Kim.

 

 

, " Amy Lovelace "

<loveamy wrote:

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> I have a question,

>

> Can you freeze bean sprouts? Would they be good thawed to use in

stir fry?

>

> Thanks

> Amy

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I have never frozen them myself but have bought frozen vegie mixes with bean

sprouts in them. They were just fine.

 

Barbara

 

Amy Lovelace <loveamy wrote:

I have a question,

 

Can you freeze bean sprouts? Would they be good thawed to use in stir fry?

 

Thanks

Amy

 

 

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I like to use them in place of pasta. I steam fresh sprouts and use

jar spagetti sauce over them. Makes a quickie meal.