"TOGUE GUISADO (Sautéed Bean Sprouts)"

Bean sprouts are a good source of protein, carbohydrates and potassium. Simply sauté bean sprouts with some onions, garlic and peppers, and you already have one nutritious and complete meal!
In restaurants, we can usually find bean sprouts as a side dish. Recently I went to a Japanese restaurant and had about 2 tablespoons of the beansprouts as a side dish included in my bento plate - I wanted more! A cup of serving might have been nice. This made me go to the supermarket and get my ingredients for my full plate of Sautéed Bean Sprouts!

My recipe here of Sautéed Bean Sprouts is very simple. But you can always add in any ingredient that you like, say more veggies or meats. You can even add some vinegar, or lime juice for a zesty finish.

[CHICHAY TIP: when you sautee bean sprouts, remember to add it after you have cooked all the other ingredients, just so the bean sprouts don't get too soft. It is best to keep the texture of the bean sprouts.]

-CHICHAY

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"TOGUE GUISADO (Sautéed Bean Sprouts)"

What You Need :
· 1/2 to 1 lb. togue (bean sprouts)
· 1 tbsp. sesame oil· 3 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 onion, chopped· 1 carrot, cut as thin strips
· 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp minced parsley
· 2 tbsp. soy sauce· salt and pepper, to taste
· 3 tbsp water

· 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce OR oyster sauce (optional)
· 1/2 lb. pork, thinly sliced (optional)
· chopped green onions, for garnishing(optional)

How To :
-In heated pan, cook pork (if using) in sesame oil until it turns slightly brown.
-Add garlic and onions; sauté for a few minutes until onions are soft and translucent.
-Add in carrot, bell peppers and season with soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce or oyster sauce (if using).
-Stir-fry until well blended for about a minute or two.
-Add water and togue (bean sprouts), stir, and cook for a few minutes.
- add in the parsley and season to taste.
-Be sure not to overcook the bean sprouts.
-Immediately remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish and serve.
-Garnish with chopped green onions (if using) and serve.