Sprouting Mung Beans

Step 1

Step 1 - Soak Mung Beans. Rinse the beans first then pick out any bits of grit or broken beans and discard. Place the mung beans into a jar and cover with plenty of water (at least three times the amount of water). Allow them to soak for 8-12 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Step 2 - Rinse and Drain. Pour the beans into a strainer, discarding the soak water then give them a good rinse. Be sure to drain beans well before sprouting. You’ll need to rinse and drain the beans twice daily, morning and evening, until they’re ready. A third rinse and drain would be great if the weather is hot.

Step 3

Step 3 - Leave to Sprout. Add the soaked mung beans to a jar with a sprouting lid, or use a muslin cloth and a rubber band instead. Place the jar at an angle with the lid facing downwards into a small bowl. This allows excess water to drain out quickly and is also great for airflow. If you prefer not to use a jar, pop your soaked beans into a strainer over a small bowl instead. Rinse and drain the beans every day as recommended (step 2). The sprouts are ready when you can see a little shoot coming out of each bean, typically the bean’s length or more.