bean sprouts
Refers to the sprouts of mung beans, soybeans, or other legumes, commonly used in East Asian cuisine.
I topped the ramen with bean sprouts.
I stir-fried the bean sprouts in a frying pan and seasoned them with salt and pepper.
もやしは安くて栄養がある。
Bean sprouts are cheap and nutritious.
Removing the root tails from the bean sprouts before cooking improves the texture.
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Usually written in kana; the kanji form 萌やし is rare.
Katakana spelling, often used in menus or for emphasis.
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing.
Derived from the verb 萌やす (もやす, 'to sprout'), referring to the sprouted beans.