Bean sprouts stir fry recipe
This simple Bean Sprouts Stir Fry is loaded with fresh flavor and crisp texture. It's easy and fast. Make it your new go-to side dish today!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz bean sprouts
- 3.3 oz snow peas
- 0.7 oz garlic cloves 3 large, finely minced
- 0.5 tbsp avocado oil
- 0.5 tsp coarse sea salt or to taste
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- Sprinkle fried shallots fried red onion, store-bought, optional
Instructions
PREP:
- Rinse the bean sprouts under cold water to remove any dirt. Pick out any wilted or brown ones, then drain well. Spread them over a clean kitchen towel and gently pat dry.
- Trim the snow peas by snipping off the ends and pulling away any tough strings along the edges. Stack a few pieces and slice them lengthwise into long, thin strips similar in shape to the bean sprouts.
- Finely mince the garlic.
STIR FRY:
- Preheat a large sauté pan with oil over medium heat until hot.
- Add the garlic and sauté quickly for 5-6 seconds until fragrant.
- Turn the heat up to high. Add the bean sprouts and snow peas, then toss and scoop continuously for 1 to 1.5 minutes.
- Season with salt, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Keep tossing for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, then turn off the heat.
- Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with fried shallots, if using. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- Prep Before You Start
Have everything ready before stir-frying. The process is quick, and you won’t have time to gather ingredients or measure seasonings once you start cooking. - Stir-Fry Time & Texture
Bean sprouts contain a lot of moisture, so to keep them crisp, stir-fry over high heat for no more than 2.5 minutes. Any longer, and they’ll start releasing moisture, affecting the texture and taste. - Keep Tossing While Stir-Frying
Constant tossing and scooping help aerate the ingredients, preventing the bean sprouts from overcooking and turning limp. - How to Know If Your Pan Is Hot Enough
You should hear a constant sizzling sound throughout the stir-fry. If not, turn the heat up higher. - Use a Splatter Guard, Not a Lid
A splatter guard lets moisture escape, keeping the stir-fry crisp. A lid traps steam, making the dish watery. Stick with a splatter guard for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg