How to Cook Mung Bean Sprouts With Squid

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Learn how to prepare mung bean sprouts with squid
Dred Cuan

Mung bean sprouts are commonly used in Asian cuisine to create sumptuous dishes such as salads, soups, and stir-fries. Mung beans pair well with any protein—meat, seafood, or tufu—and one of my favorite choices is squid.

Ingredients

250 grams mung bean sprouts
150 grams squid, cleaned and sliced
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking oil

Utensils

For Preparation:

Large bowl
2 medium bowls
2 small bowls
Small plate
Chopping board
Knife
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

For Cooking:

Cook Time


Prep time	Cook time	Ready in	Yields
2 min	8 min	10 min	2 to 3 servings

Instructions

Heat the oil in a pan. Saute the garlic until it has changed color slightly. Add the squid to the pan.
Add in the water, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
Allow it to boil before adding the mung bean sprouts.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve with rice.

Tips and Techniques

Cook squid for about two minutes to prevent it from overcooking.
Experiment with your favorite seasonings to flavor up this dish.
You can substitute octopus for the squid, but not that the cooking time may differ.
Spice up the dish by adding freshly chopped chilies.
Try growing mung bean sprouts at home.

Anther Delicious Mung Bean Sprout Recipe

Ginisang Togue at Sitsaro (Sauteed Mung Beans and Snow Peas)
Do you love Filipino cuisine? Try this simple recipe for ginisang togue at sitsaro, or sauteed mung beans and snow peas.