Tuesday, October 18, 2011

FRIED BEAN SPROUT TOFU. HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEAN SPROUTS

FRIED BEAN SPROUT TOFU



Cut each tofu into 8 pieces and fry until golden brown. Drain oil.

Fry garlic and onion in 1 tbsp oil until golden brown. Add  cabbages, salt and pepper. Stir for 4 minutes . Add in bean sprouts, fried tofu, chili and spring onion. After 2 minutes, immediately put off fire. Serve hot. 
You may eat this almost perfect "al dente" , by itself or as a side dish with rice.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEAN SPROUTS:
Normally in previous posts, i always add in some reliable health benefits, so as to refresh./ benefit every reader.. I have not done that for the past month, now i am back to it, with which i feel my post is more complete. Stay tuned.


Double the rate of vitamin B and E

Beans, in the form of sprouts have more vitamins than in the form of seeds.
During germination, the vitamin B increased by 2.5 to 3 times.

Similarly, (anti-oxidant)  vitamin E , also increases from 24-230 mg per 100 grams in dried beans TO  117-662 mg per 100 grams in sprouts.

Sprouts are a natural estrogen with estrogen synthesis. Estrogen in the bean sprouts can increase bone density and structure, which helps prevent bone loss (osteoporosis)
Posted by cookingvarieties at 4:23 PM
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33 comments:

  1. MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!.October 18, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Healthy and Wonderful recipe Dear.Thanks for sharing.Luv it.

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  2. katrinaOctober 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Really do love tofu in whatever recipe-simply satisfying. And bean sprouts - amazing vege!

    When I was in the jungle, we grew our own sprouts.. using guni sacks - sprouted out short and stunted. haha I was told they use certain fertilizers to make it grow fat and succulent?

    Anyway, getting fresh supplies from the markets was not easy and if you can find, it was expensive, a small ordinary packet may cost about RM2.50 (small amt enough to mix in fried noodles for 3pax).

    When I just got back here, I was not tuned - I asked for RM3 from the vege seller - he looked and me surprised and asked "why so much?" only to realize, it is actually so cheap here - same amount costing only RM0.40!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I had NO idea that bean sprouts helped with bone density! Believe it or not - I actually have some in my fridge right now because I'm going to make a dish with them! Yay!

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  4. SagittarianOctober 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Wow! Not just good but healthy food from you Ms. Wan.. And it helps us mom to save more..:) Another recipe to add on my list now.. Thanks a lot for sharing!

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  5. UrmiOctober 18, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    I liked your blog very much. Very nice, yummy and healthy dish. I appreciate for your wonderful presentation.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I love tofu and since i got a rela tofu dish from a ajpanese friend I started making it myself:)Great combination here;)

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  7. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    I love tofu and bean sprouts. Yum!

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  8. Nava KOctober 19, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    The lovely combo of colors from all the vegs inside is so gorgeous, isn't it one way of making this dish look very appetizing.

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  9. peachkinsOctober 19, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    I love bean sprouts!

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  10. cookingvarietiesOctober 19, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    many thanks , my kitchen flavors, katrina, ann, sagittarian, babli, dzoli, yummy chunklet, nava and peachkins for the your kind visits and sweet comments.
    i am also happy to note that the health benefits are well received. they are indeed from reliable sources.

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  11. ✿Sie✿October 19, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I cooked that same method Wan..and I also add shrimps with it..but that's a nice idea from you..using red cabbage so my kids would even love eating it more..I usually cook this recipe as a side dish for beef strips steak..passing by Wan *hugs* waiting for your next recipe..can I request..quiet angel loves crabs..can you suggest a delicious recipe how to cook crabs besides from steaming and cooking with coconut or (gata)as we call it here..thank you Wan :)

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  12. JulieOctober 19, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Hi Wan,
    This looks delicious n a very healthy one..lovely presentation and combo!!
    Thanx for dropping by my space,dear but you commented for Veg cutlets on my post on Sausage tacos..I just laughed and thought to share it with you :-))

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  13. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Yummo !!!

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  14. Sobha ShyamOctober 19, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    healthy and protein rich dish, i love both bean sprouts and tofu, lovely combo and it's so delicious..

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  15. Three-CookiesOctober 19, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    This reminds me, I need to sprout some beans. I think protein content also increases with sprouting, and many more benefits.

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  16. jasna varcakovicOctober 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I knew that bean sprouts are very good for health, but I was only using them time to time (in one recipe). Thanks for another addition to my recipes ;-)

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  17. LeeOctober 19, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Hi Wan, you make the simplest dish or vegetables look like from a 5 star restaurant. I love your creative talents and your very artistic presentations.
    All the more making the dish a joy to eat.
    Wan, you sure have style.
    Have a nice day, keep well.
    Lee.

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  18. cooking varieties (wan)October 19, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    thank you so much to sie, Julie, priya, sobha, three cookies, jasna and lee for your kind visits, sweet comments and compliments.. yay yay

    @ sie- noted, coming ok, but not too soon

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  19. zareena.bOctober 20, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Loved the combination of bean sprouts and tofu. This looks really yummm.

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  20. tata | bonitafoodOctober 20, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    I eat tofu and bean sprout almost everyday, you can believe me for this :D. They are so affordable yet very healthy ^^

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  21. Balqis DBJOctober 20, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    This is one of the healthiest food which is popular in our country, right, Wan? :)

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  22. Love and other SpicesOctober 20, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Wow,sprouts have never been my favorite,But will try it frying..Thanks Wan for sharing..

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  23. lunaticgOctober 20, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Uhuk....
    My doctor suggest me don't eat to much of these two; tofu and bean sprout. It will make me feel "berangin badan" all day long.

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  24. Treat and TrickOctober 21, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Healthy combo and they are great replacement of protein.

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  25. Malay-Kadazan girlOctober 21, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Very health dish. Bean sprout and tofu has always been a favourite in our house.

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  26. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    It was realy good to read about health benefits after a month in your posts. Beans are very beneficial coz tonight I have that. Tell me about my new design and if you find anything wrong. Tell me

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  27. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    What a healthy post - looks yum!

    And btw, my name is Priya :) so can you call me by that instead of now serving :)))

    Cheers,
    priya

    Do check out my blog anniversary giveaways
    http://priyasnowserving.blogspot.com/search/label/Blog%20Anniversary%20Giveaways%20on%20going

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  28. KalyanOctober 21, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Just mouthwatering....looks so easy to prepare and delicious!

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  29. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I love all your healthy recipes like this one. Whenever I am out of healthy ideas I come to your blog and find some savory beautiful dish to cook. Thanks!

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  30. Santosh BangarOctober 21, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I LOVED THE COMBINATION WITH TOFU HEALTHY DISH AND PRESENTATION AND WRITEUP IS SUPER

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  31. Spoon and ChopsticksOctober 22, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Thanks for sharing the useful information about bean sprouts. I find it very helpful.

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    Regards
    Spoon and Chopsticks
    http://spoon-and-chopsticks.blogspot.com

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  32. beanizer_05October 22, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    bean sprout..hmmmm..did you get it from my name?? is it spicy??

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  33. cookingvarietiesOctober 22, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Thanks so mush to zareena, tatabonita,
    balqis, farwin, lunaticg, treat and tricks, malay kadazan girl, Sarang Mangi,
    Priya of Now serving, Kalyan,
    andreea, Santosh, spoon and chopsticks
    and beanizer for your kind visits and sweet comments.

    @ beanizer- that’s an innovative statement. thank you for thinking beans sprouts was inspired by beanizer ha ha ha means you like bean sprouts for sure

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