If you’re looking for a delicious and nutritious way to add more beans to your diet, look no further than mung beans. These little green beans are not only packed with protein and fiber, but they’re also incredibly easy to cook. In this blog post, I’ll instruct you how to cook mung beans in just a few simple steps.
1. Frequently Asked Questions
1.1. Do You Need To Rinse Mung Beans?
Rinsing mung beans is generally recommended before cooking them. If you prefer to ensure cleanliness and remove any impurities, it is advisable to rinse them. However, you will don’t need rinse mung beans when purchasing pre-packaged and pre-washed beans.
To rinse mung beans, place them in a colander or sieve and rinse them under cold running water. Gently stir them with your hands to ensure thorough rinsing. After rinsing, drain well before proceeding with your chosen cooking method.
1.2. Should I Soak Mung Beans Before Cooking?
You don’t need to soak the mung beans if you use a instant pot or slow cooker to cook them, these two kitchen appliances can soften the mung beans without pre-soaking.
However, if you’re using traditional cooking methods such as on stove, soaking is often recommended to improve texture and reduce cooking time.
If you do decide to soak mung beans, simply place them in a bowl, cover with water, and let them soak for several hours or overnight. Drain the soaked beans before cooking. Note the instructions in this article are for unsoaked mung beans.
1.3. What is the Ratio of Water To Mung Beans?
The ratio of water to mung beans can vary depending on the desired consistency and cooking method. However, a commonly recommended ratio is 3 parts water to 1 part mung beans. This means that for every cup of mung beans, you would use 3 cups of water.
2. How To Cook Mung Beans
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry mung beans (rinsed)
- 3 cups of water or vegetable broth
Instructions
Stovetop Method
- Rinse 1 cup of mung beans and drain.
- In a large pot, combine the rinsed mung beans with 3 cups of water or vegetable broth.
- Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and let the beans simmer for 30 minutes, or until they are tender.
- Drain any excess liquid and use the cooked mung beans in your favorite recipe.
Instant Pot Method
- Rinse 1 cup of mung beans and drain.
- Place the rinsed mung beans in the Instant Pot with 3 cups of water or vegetable broth.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- After the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10-15 minutes before opening the lid.
- Drain any excess liquid and use the cooked mung beans in your favorite recipe.
Slow Cooker Method
- Rinse 1 cup of mung beans and drain.
- Place the rinsed mung beans in the slow cooker with 3 cups of water or vegetable broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours, or on low for 6 hours, until the beans are tender.
- Drain any excess liquid and use the cooked mung beans in your favorite recipe.
In this article, I’ve provided a step-by-step guide on how to cook mung beans perfectly and suggest recipes using cooked mung beans. So what are you waiting for? Please buy mung beans today and follow what I have instructed in the article.