Easily Grow Clean Bean Sprouts at Home with Just a Plastic Basket

How to Grow Bean Sprouts Using a Plastic Basket

Ingredients:

• 200g mung beans (only select dry, undamaged beans)
• A large cotton towel or an old unused shirt
• A plastic basket
• A ceramic plate
• A plastic container (about the same size as the basket)

Instructions:

Step 1: Soak the mung beans in warm water (50°C) for about 8 hours until the shells start to crack.

Step 2: Place the plastic basket on top of the container, ensuring that the bottom of the basket is about 1 cm above the container's base to prevent waterlogging.

Step 3: Line a portion of the cotton towel around the inside of the plastic basket.

Step 4: Evenly spread the soaked mung beans over the bottom of the basket, then cover them completely with the remaining towel.

Step 5: Pour about 2/3 of a bowl of water over the towel to maintain moisture.

Step 6: Place a ceramic plate on top of the towel, then store the setup in a cool, dark place away from sunlight.

Alternative Methods for Growing Bean Sprouts

1. Growing Bean Sprouts Using a Towel

Ingredients:

• 100g mung beans
• A cotton or muslin towel
• A plastic basket or tray

Instructions:

Step 1: Soak the mung beans in warm water (3 parts boiling water, 2 parts cold water). Change the water every 6 hours and soak for 12 hours until the beans begin to sprout.

Step 2: Drain the beans and rinse them gently under running water to avoid breaking the sprouts.

Step 3: Use a plastic basket or tray with drainage holes. Line the bottom with a damp towel, then spread the soaked beans evenly over it. Cover the beans with another damp towel and place them in a cool, dark place. Keep the towel moist by sprinkling cold water on it every 4 hours.

Step 4: Harvest the sprouts after 3 days. The bean sprouts should be thick, evenly grown, with minimal roots, making them easy to remove and clean for the next batch.

2. Growing Bean Sprouts Using a Milk Carton

Ingredients:

• 70g mung beans
• A 1L milk carton

Instructions:

• Soak the mung beans in warm water for 3-4 hours until the shells crack.
• Clean the milk carton thoroughly and cut open both ends to allow water drainage.
• Place the soaked beans inside the milk carton, close the lid, and store it in a cool, dark place.
• Twice a day, submerge the milk carton in water for about 5 minutes, then drain it completely and put it back in the dark.
• After 4 days, the carton should feel tight and swollen, indicating that the sprouts are ready. Cut open the carton to harvest the bean sprouts.

Health Benefits of Bean Sprouts

• Enhances female hormone levels – Bean sprouts contain growth factors, trace minerals, zinc, omega-3, and antioxidants, all of which are essential for female hormonal balance.
• Supports treatment of various diseases – Consuming bean sprouts may help improve cardiovascular health, regulate blood pressure, slow down joint degeneration, and even reduce the risk of cancer.