Bean sprouts mixed with spinach. This dish not only has a delicious taste but also rich in nutritional value. Bean sprouts are abundant in protein, vitamins, and minerals, offering benefits such as heat-clearing, detoxification, diuresis, and dampness removal. Spinach, on the other hand, is rich in iron, folic acid, vitamins, and other nutrients, which helps improve immunity and prevent anemia. Combining these two ingredients together creates a dish that is both delicious and healthy.
Ingredients for Bean Sprout and Spinach Salad
| Spinach | 100g |
| Bean Sprouts | 90g |
| Red pepper | 15g |
| SaltSalt | 3g |
| Edible oil | 6g |
| Aginomoto | 2g |
| Mature vinegar | 5g |
| Ginger | 2g |
| Chili oil | 4g |
| Sesame oil | 3g |
Steps:
1.First, let’s prepare the ingredients. Take a bunch of spinach, wash it thoroughly, and drain the excess water. Take a plate of bean sprouts, rinse them clean, and set them aside. Half a red bell pepper, deseeded and finely diced, will be used mainly for garnishing.
2.Next, we blanch the ingredients. Heat water in a pot, add a tablespoon of salt and a tablespoon of cooking oil. Salt and cooking oil help enhance the vibrant green color of the dish. Once the water boils, add the bean sprouts and spinach, and stir with a spoon to ensure even heating. Blanching helps remove oxalic acid from the spinach. After 40 seconds of blanching, pour out the water, rinse with cold water, and drain the excess water. Adding salt and cooking oil while blanching helps retain the bright green color. Spinach contains oxalic acid, so it needs to be boiled in hot water for several seconds before use.
3.Then, transfer the diced red bell pepper into a serving bowl. Add salt, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and then pour vinegar, ginger shreds, chili oil, and sesame oil. Stir with a spoon to dissolve the seasonings. Then add the blanched spinach and bean sprouts and mix well by tossing the bowl gently.
4.Finally, plate and serve. The delicious Bean Sprout and Spinach Salad is now ready. It not only has a delightful taste but is also rich in nutrients, making it a healthy and delicious dish. I hope everyone will try making and enjoy this dish!
Tips
1.Bean sprouts should only be blanched for 10-20 seconds. Overblanching can cause them to lose their crispy texture.
2.Add salt towards the end of stir-frying to enhance the vibrant color of the spinach and bean sprouts.
3.Bean sprouts and spinach have naturally delicious flavors, so be careful not to use excessive seasonings that might overshadow their original taste.
While bean sprouts and spinach are both nutritious ingredients, excessive consumption may lead to symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea. Additionally, both bean sprouts and spinach contain oxalates, which can potentially interfere with calcium absorption in the body. Therefore, it is important to consume them in moderation and try to avoid consuming them together with high-calcium foods.