Sprouted soybeans are an incredibly healthy product that was first grown in China. Now this type of bean can be grown at home or purchased in a store. Soya sprouts can be eaten when their length reaches 4 centimeters. Here are the best salad recipes from germinated soybeans, as well as the benefits of this product.
Beneficial features
Soya sprouts are considered a very useful product that is well and quickly absorbed by the body. The thing is that during the germination period, instead of starch, malt sugar is formed here , and together with fats - fatty acids. Also, the product has a fairly large amount of vitamins. Doctors recommend eating dishes from germinated soy. Recipes often include in addition to her many other vegetables. In this case, having eaten only one salad, a person receives the entire set of necessary substances for normal life.
This product also cleanses the intestines of toxins and carcinogens. Soya sprouts contain lecithin, thanks to which no plaque forms in the vessels, and stones in the gall bladder. In general, soybean sprouts are extremely important for the human body, so from time to time they are recommended to be used in cooking.
Light salad
A salad prepared according to this recipe from germinated soy is very light and dietary. A great option for people who monitor their weight and want to eat something light and unusual. For cooking, you should take:
- soya sprouts - 150 g;
- one bell pepper;
- a small amount of olives, about 10 pcs.;
- green onions.
To make the salad deliciously seasoned, you need to use olive oil, Italian herbs and a small amount of lemon juice.
How to cook?
The recipe for germinated soybeans must first be washed in ice water and put on paper towels, napkins or a colander. In the meantime, you can make salad dressing, for this you need to take a small container in which mix 50 ml of olive oil, Italian herbs and a small amount of lemon juice, mix everything thoroughly.
Cut olives into thin slices, bell pepper into strips, and chop green onion into small pieces. All ingredients should be placed in one deep bowl and pour them abundantly with cooked sauce. Stir the products and put them on a plate.
A minimal amount of products is used here, if desired, lettuce, a few cucumbers and tomatoes can be added here. In general, it is permissible to add any vegetables, they will only improve the taste of this salad.
Sprouted Soy Salad: Korean Recipe
The peculiarity of the dishes of this cuisine is its spiciness, so the salad is suitable only for those people who like spicy and well seasoned food. To prepare this dish, you will need to prepare the following products:
- sprouted soybeans - 400 g;
- one medium onion;
- a few cloves of garlic;
- bell pepper - 1 pc.;
- ham - 200 g;
- a few cucumbers.
It uses a very delicious salad dressing, which consists of olive or vegetable oil, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, paprika and marjoram.
Cooking process
So that cooking does not seem complicated, it is recommended to follow the step-by-step instructions exactly:
- In this recipe, sprouted soybeans are slightly boiled. To do this, take a small stewpan, draw water into it and add a little salt. When the liquid boils, put this product and cook it for 2 minutes, no more. Sprouts should remain crispy.
- Peel onions, cut into strips and fry in a pan, after a few minutes, chopped bell pepper and garlic should be added. Cook for a few more minutes, garlic can be discarded, and the rest of the products set aside.
- Now you can prepare salad dressing. You should take a small container where to pour in equal proportions olive oil and soy sauce. For the specified number of ingredients, it is necessary to take 80-100 ml of each product. A large amount of cayenne pepper is added according to the recipe, but if you do not like spicy dishes, this ingredient should be added very carefully, also put marjoram and ground paprika here. To mix everything.
- Washed cucumbers cut into thin rings or half rings, in this case, it does not matter. You should also grind ham of any form of slicing.
- All ingredients should be combined, pour plenty of sauce with olive oil, the dish can be served.
In this case, Chinese cabbage is also good, it will be ideally combined with other salad products.
Sprouted soya salad: recipe
If the last two recipes can be called dietary for a light snack, then in this case the dish will be more nutritious, as chicken fillet will be used here. To prepare, you will need to take:
- 200 g of germinated soy;
- 400 g chicken;
- red (salad) onion;
- lemon;
- 200 g of tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers;
- Chinese cabbage.
As a salad dressing, you can use a regular mayonnaise with garlic or cook something like past sauces based on olive or vegetable oil.
Cooking
The first step is to take a small pan where to put the meat and cook it until tender. To make the product fragrant, it is recommended to add bay leaf, peppercorns and other spices that are available in the water.
When the meat is ready, it needs to be removed and set aside, let it cool. In the meantime, rinse and chop all the vegetables. According to the recipe, the form of cutting vegetables is not indicated, so you can cut them as you like. Since the sprouts are in the form of straws, then all other products can be cut into the same slices.
To prepare salad dressing, you can take olive oil (100 ml) and 50 ml of balsamic vinegar, add some Provencal herbs or rosemary with thyme, mix everything. Also, for the preparation of this salad, you can use any of the salad dressings that were indicated in previous recipes.
Put all the vegetables with chicken in a bowl, pour the sauce, add a little lemon juice and mix well. Put on a plate, and put a handful of soybean sprouts on top (you can weld them a little at will) and pour over a little salad dressing again. At this point, the process of preparing a salad with sprouted soybean according to the recipe (you can see the photo of the finished dish above) is completed.
Soya sprouts are a fairly neutral product, so if necessary, they can be added to a variety of salads that you prepared earlier. For example, take a regular spring salad with radishes, onions, eggs, sour cream and add a little sprouted soy here, in this case you will get a new and very original dish with taste combinations that are usual for an ordinary person, everything is extremely simple and delicious.