Best Classic Bean Sprout Stir Fry Recipes

BEAN SPROUT VEGETABLE STIR FRY

Steps:

• Put the oil and mustard seeds in the wok and cover with a lid. The seeds will pop like popcorn and the wok must be covered or they will fly out.
• Prepare all the vegetables.
• Once the mustard seeds are brown, add all the seasonings except for the pine nuts and the corn starch.
• Add all vegetables except the bean sprouts.
• Cook until vegetables are partly softened. do not over cook.
• Add the bean sprouts and cook for 3 minutes.
• Drain liquid from the wok into a bowl.
• While wisking, slowly add corn starch.
• Return liquid to the wok and cook for another minute.
• Stir in pine nuts or add as topping.
• Serve as a side, with meat or on a bed of egg noodles.

BEEF AND BEAN SPROUT STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Blend egg white, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, salt and pepper in medium mixing bowl. Add beef and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Combine cold water, oyster sauce, if using, remaining 3 teaspoons soy sauce, remaining cornstarch, and bouillon granules in small mixing bowl. Combine well and set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet. Add beef mixture and stir-fry over medium-high heat until beef is browned. Remove mixture from the skillet and set aside. Heat remaining oil to the skillet and add the mushrooms and onions. Stir-fry over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add bean sprouts and water chestnuts and stir-fry for another minute. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and the beef and cook until thickened and bubbly. Serve with rice and additional soy sauce, if desired.