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Stir-fried Bean Sprouts with Ham (Rice-Stealing Side Dish)
This delicious stir fry brings together the fresh crunch of mung bean sprouts with the savory taste of ham sausage creating a perfect balance that is simply irresistible. You will also enjoy the sweet sweetness from the carrot and the gentle heat from the dried red chilies adding depth to each bite. It makes for […]
- Prep
- 9m
- Cook
- 15m
- Total
- 24m
- Servings
- 23
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- 1/5
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Stir-fried Bean Sprouts with Ham (Rice-Stealing Side Dish)
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| mung bean sprouts | 500g |
| ham sausage | 2 as needed |
| carrot | 1 small piece |
| garlic cloves | 3 as needed |
| dried red chilies | 2 as needed |
| ginger | 2 as needed |
| scallions | 2 as needed |
| salt | a pinch |
| light soy sauce | a splash |
| sugar | a pinch |
| chili powder | a pinch |
- mung bean sprouts500g
- ham sausage2 as needed
- carrot1 small piece
- garlic cloves3 as needed
- dried red chilies2 as needed
- ginger2 as needed
- scallions2 as needed
- salta pinch
- light soy saucea splash
- sugara pinch
- chili powdera pinch
Cooking StepsHow to cook Stir-fried Bean Sprouts with Ham (Rice-Stealing Side Dish) step by step
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Step 1Prep the ingredients: 1) Slice the ham sausage into rounds; 2) Cut the carrot into thin strips (for color — you can substitute green pepper strips); 3) Wash the bean sprouts, trimming roots if you like (or just wash them as-is); 4) Mince the ginger, garlic, and dried red chilies; 5) Cut the scallions into long sections.
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Step 2Heat the wok with oil — use slightly more oil than usual. Add the ham slices and pan-fry briefly.
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Step 3Remove the ham and set aside, leaving the oil in the wok.
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Step 4Add the ginger, garlic, and dried chilies and stir until fragrant.
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Step 5Add the mung bean sprouts and carrot strips. Toss and stir-fry.
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Step 6Stir-fry until the sprouts are just wilted and tender.
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Step 7Return the ham slices to the wok. Season with light soy sauce, salt, and sugar to taste. Add chili powder if you like it spicy.
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Step 8Continue stir-frying until everything is well coated and flavorful. Toss in the scallion sections just before taking it off the heat.
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Step 9Simple, fragrant, and absolutely irresistible with a bowl of rice!
Stir-fried Bean Sprouts with Ham (Rice-Stealing Side Dish)
This delicious stir fry brings together the fresh crunch of mung bean sprouts with the savory taste of ham sausage creating a perfect balance that is simply irresistible. You will also enjoy the sweet sweetness from the carrot and the gentle heat from the dried red chilies adding depth to each bite. It makes for […]
Ingredients
- 500g mung bean sprouts
- 2 as needed ham sausage
- 1 small piece carrot
- 3 as needed garlic cloves
- 2 as needed dried red chilies
- 2 as needed ginger
- 2 as needed scallions
- a pinch salt
- a splash light soy sauce
- a pinch sugar
- a pinch chili powder
Instructions
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Prep the ingredients: 1) Slice the ham sausage into rounds; 2) Cut the carrot into thin strips (for color — you can substitute green pepper strips); 3) Wash the bean sprouts, trimming roots if you like (or just wash them as-is); 4) Mince the ginger, garlic, and dried red chilies; 5) Cut the scallions into long sections.
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Heat the wok with oil — use slightly more oil than usual. Add the ham slices and pan-fry briefly.
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Remove the ham and set aside, leaving the oil in the wok.
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Add the ginger, garlic, and dried chilies and stir until fragrant.
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Add the mung bean sprouts and carrot strips. Toss and stir-fry.
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Stir-fry until the sprouts are just wilted and tender.
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Return the ham slices to the wok. Season with light soy sauce, salt, and sugar to taste. Add chili powder if you like it spicy.
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Continue stir-frying until everything is well coated and flavorful. Toss in the scallion sections just before taking it off the heat.
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Simple, fragrant, and absolutely irresistible with a bowl of rice!
