Mung Beans | Certified Organic | 1kg

Mung Beans are tiny, tender beans that taste slightly sweet and are fantastically simple to use because they can be cooked easily without soaking. The mung bean is also known as green gram or golden gram and is mainly cultivated on the Indian subcontinent. They range in colour from green to yellow to black. They can be sprouted and used as a microgreen or cooked like a regular bean and incorporated into a hearty main dish.

HOW TO USE

Sprouting:
Great for fresh sprouts in just 2 days. Soak 1/2-3/4 cup of mung beans overnight, rinse well, then drain and leave covered with breathable cloth. Rinse twice daily. Use in salads, wraps or as crunchy toppings.

Cooking:

• Optional: Pre-soak for 2-4 hours to reduce cooking time.
  
• Rinse well and boil in water (1:3 ratio) for 20-25 minutes until tender.
• Do not add salt during cooking - it toughens the outer skin.
  

Cooked Mung beans are delicious in salads, veggie burgers, soups and hot pots. They can also make a delectable paste, often used in Asian cooking, including traditional steamed buns and Moon cakes.

Blend cooked beans to a paste, or saute pre-boiled beans in oil for a few minutes. Add a little sugar and water as needed, continuing to saute until it is a paste. Use in recipes as directed, or add the unsweetened paste to soups and stir-fries.

SHELF LIFE

Up to 18 months when stored as above. See Best Before date.

Grown in Australia and Packed in Melbourne, Australia.