[Supervised by a nutritionist! ] How to freeze bean sprouts, storage period, and 5 recipes!

Do you know how to prevent bean sprouts from discoloring quickly?

Bean sprouts are very inexpensive and are a commonly used ingredient.

If you freeze and store it, you can eat it for a long time.

We will introduce in detail how to freeze bean sprouts, storage period, nutrition, recipes, etc.

Advantages and disadvantages of freezing bean sprouts

Advantages: Can be stored for a long time

The advantage of freezing bean sprouts is that they can be stored for a long time.

I think many people have the experience of purchasing an item but leaving it unused, or it getting damaged while not using it.

This problem can be solved by freezing the food.

Disadvantages: Loss of crunchiness

The disadvantage of storing bean sprouts in the freezer is that you lose most of the crunchiness that bean sprouts have.

There is nothing we can do about this. Frozen bean sprouts are best used for cooking where texture is not required, such as stews.

How to freeze bean sprouts

When freezing as is

1. Remove the bean sprouts you bought from the bag. Alternatively, remove the roots and bean skins as a preliminary treatment.

2.Put it in a freezer bag without doing anything else, remove the air well to prevent oxidation, and put it in the freezer.

How to wash and freeze

1. Remove the bean sprouts you bought from the bag. Alternatively, remove the roots and bean skins as a preliminary treatment.

2. Wash thoroughly, drain, and remove moisture with kitchen paper. Place in a freezer bag, remove air well to prevent oxidation, and place in the freezer.

How to heat and then freeze

1. Remove the bean sprouts you bought from the bag. Alternatively, remove the roots and bean skins as a preliminary treatment.

2. Blanch, heat in the microwave, or quickly boil in a pot.

3. Remove from heat and pat dry with kitchen paper. Place in a freezer bag, remove air well to prevent oxidation, and then place in the freezer.

How to thaw bean sprouts and how long to freeze them

How to defrost bean sprouts

In any of the bean sprout freezing patterns 1 to 3, use the frozen bean sprouts for cooking.

It is best to freeze it in small portions for easier use.

Storage period of bean sprouts

For all bean sprout freezing patterns 1 to 3, the storage period is about 2 weeks.

Foods that are heat-treated can be stored for a little longer than those that are not.

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Trivia about bean sprouts

Types of bean sprouts

There are three main types of bean sprouts produced in Japan: soybean sprouts, mung bean sprouts, and black mappe.

Soybeans are made from soybeans, mung bean sprouts are made from mung beans, and black mappe is made from red beans.

Of the three types, mung bean sprouts are the most produced. It's familiar even in supermarkets.

Do you remove the roots of bean sprouts? Don't you take it?

Should I remove the roots from bean sprouts? Or can I eat it without taking it?

Looking at the reviews, it seems that there are two groups: those who remove the beard roots and those who do not.

In fact, it can be eaten without any preparation such as removing the roots.

However, pre-processing will improve the appearance and texture. If you have time, it would be a good idea to properly prepare it.

Do you wash bean sprouts? Don't you wash it?

Do you wash your bean sprouts before taking them out of the bag and cooking them? Or do you just use it without washing it?

Looking at the reviews, it seems that there are two groups: those who wash their clothes and those who don't.

For example, if you look at the back of a bag of bean sprouts from major supermarket chain Aeon, it will say, ``You can use it without washing, but please be sure to heat it before eating.''

If you want to eat it raw in salads, etc., you need to wash it.

So what about cooking? Bean sprouts are washed before being packed in bags, so they can be used for cooking without washing.

However, if you wash them quickly, they will be crunchier and have a better flavor. Even if you freeze it, it's a good idea to wash it briefly if you have time.

A nutritionist explains! About the nutrition of bean sprouts

Bean sprouts are leguminous seeds that are germinated by soaking them in water in a dark place at 20 to 30 degrees Celsius without exposing them to sunlight. There are mainly three types: mung bean sprouts, soy bean sprouts, and black mappe.
Increased nutritional value through germination
Among these three types, ``soybean sprouts'' contain the highest amount of B vitamins, potassium, and calcium. In addition to producing vitamin C, which is hardly present in seeds, it also increases vitamin B2 compared to beans.
cooking points
It is important to limit the loss of water-soluble vitamins.
If you soak it in water for a long time or apply heat, it will gradually decrease.
It's made without pesticides and washed before shipping, so you can leave it as is if it's fresh, but if there's water in the bag or you're concerned about the smell, give it a quick wash.

もやしは様々な栄養成分を含んでいるものの、際立って多いものはありません。しかしカロリーも極めて低いため、ダイエットやかさまし食材には最適です☝年間を通じて一定の価格で安く購入できるので、家計には大助かりですね！

How to identify fresh bean sprouts
1.Things that are entirely white and transparent
2. Roots that are crisp and hard
3.The beard is short and not dark.

Nutritionist Ruri

Obtained nutritionist qualifications from Toita Women's Junior College and graduated from the same university. After graduating from Kyorin University, she also obtained a qualification as a food hygiene manager. Currently at DayBreak Co., Ltd., she oversees various food freezing research and writing informative content about food. Her hobbies are traveling and hula dancing.

5 easy recipes using bean sprouts

Namul of bean sprouts

☑材料（4人分）
・冷凍もやし１袋分
・ごま油
・塩
・コショウ
・ブラックペッパー

<How to make>
1) Boil water in a pot.
2) Once it boils, add the frozen bean sprouts and boil quickly.
3) Drain the hot water, put it in a bowl, and mix it with the seasonings.
4) Pour into a bowl and it's done.

If you make them in advance, they will be useful in various situations.

Fried noodles with bean sprouts

Source: http://news.mynavi.jp/series/moyashirecipe/008/

☑材料（2人分）
・冷凍もやし１袋分
・焼きそば２袋
・ソース
・お好みの具（ハムやコーンなど）。

<How to make>
1) Heat oil in a frying pan and fry your favorite ingredients and frozen bean sprouts.
2) Once softened, add the fried noodles.
3) Once the whole thing is stir-fried, put it in a bowl and it's done.

This is a classic dish that is easy to make.

Bean sprout okonomiyaki

Source: http://cookpad.com/recipe/4215496

☑材料（2人分）
・冷凍もやし１袋分
・長芋１００ｇ
・たまご１個
・薄力粉大さじ３
・顆粒だし
・しょうゆ
・青のり
・マヨネーズ
・紅しょうが

<How to make>
1) Grate the nagaimo, add the egg, flour, dashi granules, soy sauce, and green seaweed and mix well to make the base.
2) Heat oil in a frying pan, heat the frozen bean sprouts, and add the base.
3) Once steamed and browned, flip it over.
4) Shape it, put it in a bowl, and top it with mayonnaise and red ginger.

This is a dish that can be made to look gorgeous depending on the toppings.

Stir-fried bean sprouts

Source: http://cookpad.com/recipe/4162981

☑材料（2人分）
・冷凍もやし１袋分
・鶏肉１００ｇ
・パプリカ（赤・黄）
・カイワレ大根
・顆粒鶏がらスープの素
・しょうゆ
・塩
・こしょう

<How to make>
1) Cut the meat and vegetables.
2) Heat oil in a frying pan and fry frozen bean sprouts.
3) Stir-fry the meat and vegetables as well.
4) Season with granulated chicken stock and soy sauce.
5)Finally, adjust the taste with salt and pepper, serve in a bowl, and it's done.

The colorful color of paprika is the highlight.

bean sprout gyoza

Source: http://cookpad.com/recipe/4236761

☑材料（2人分）
・冷凍もやし１袋分
・ニラ２本
・餃子の皮１袋
・片栗粉

<How to make>
1) Heat the frozen bean sprouts in the microwave.
2) Put the chopped chives and bean sprouts in a bowl, add the potato starch, and mix well.
3) Stuff it into the gyoza skin.
4) Fry it in a frying pan, put it on a plate, and it's done. These are popular gyoza made with bean sprouts.

Please try.

Conclusion

How was it? If you freeze bean sprouts, you can quickly use them in a variety of dishes.

There are some dishes that you can't even tell at a glance that bean sprouts are used, so even if you continue to eat bean sprouts, the impression will not be bad.

There are many dishes that are easy to make, so try using frozen bean sprouts to your advantage.