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Meanings
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bean sprouts
usually written using kana alone
Refers to the sprouts of mung beans, soybeans, or other legumes, commonly used in East Asian cuisine.
I topped the ramen with bean sprouts.
Bean sprouts are cheap and nutritious.
Usage patterns
- もやしを炒めるto stir-fry bean sprouts
I stir-fried the bean sprouts in a frying pan and seasoned them with salt and pepper.
- もやしのひげを取るto remove the root tails from bean sprouts
Removing the root tails from the bean sprouts before cooking improves the texture.