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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Cooking With Mung Bean Sprouts
In general, unless a recipe instructs you to soak dried mung beans, it is typically referring to mung bean sprouts, the thin plump vegetables used in Chinese cooking. When cooking with mung beans sprouts there is no need to soak them. The sprouts should be washed well and can be used fresh or added to cooked dishes.
On the Other: Sprouting Mung Beans and Storage
Some people believe there are added nutritional benefits to sprouting mung beans, or soaking them in water to allow them to grow for several days. According to wisegeek.com, sprouting can also make mung bean sprouts easier to digest. The best way to store them is by covering the sprouts completely with water and leaving them in the refrigerator. Change the water every two days, and the sprouts should stay fresh for a week.
Bottom Line
Whether you need to soak your mung bean sprouts depends on how soon you plan to use them and your concerns about the nutritional benefits of sprouting. In general, it is widely acceptable to use mung bean sprouts without soaking them first.
Source:
Cooking-ingredients.com: How to Cook Mung Beans
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