I've never tried sprouting before but have been very interested in this. I'm going to print out your information and the chart and give it a try.
let me know if you figure out any good recipes. Sprouts aren't my favorite food by themselves, but with other stuff like sandwiches, omelets or stir-fry they're pretty good.
after the first soak, you have subsequent rinses…do you leave the water in it, or drain the water after the rinse and leave to sit moist in the covered jar?
Good question. Yes, you'll want to drain it completely after the first soak. Subsequent rinses you'll just fill it up with water, shake it a bit to drench the the seed in water and then drain completely again (just to keep it moist as you said).
i just wanted to let you all know that my Alfalfa sprouts are excellent!!!
that's great! Alfalfa are my favorite sprouts. Very tasty and light.
Per http://www.sproutkitchen.com, truly RAW almonds cannot be purchased in the U.S. (http://www.sproutkitchen.com/sprout-nutrition-info/almond-sprouts-nutrition-information).
Question: have you tried to sprout almonds that we do get in the U.S. that are called 'raw' and if so, have you had good results?
Yes I have tried to sprout Almonds, but like you said I didn't get good results. I wasn't aware that our "raw" almonds aren't truly raw. Thanks for the good link.
Are sprouted kidney beans no longer considered dangerous (I don't remember if they're toxic, anti-nutrients, or just disagreeable to the system). But I do remember from somewhere that supposedly we're not even suppose to make kidney beans in a crockpot – only boil on stove-top.
So if the experts still recommend against kidney bean sprouts, maybe you might add a warning? Thanks!
There are indications that if consumed in large amounts, raw kidney beans are toxic. However, since kidney bean sprouts have a bitter taste and aren't particularly palatable, it would probably be difficult to consume a harmful amount. However, I will add a warning. Thanks again!
i also do sprouting for my mung beans. Growing your own veggies in containers are very convenient and economical.
Absolutely a great hub – can't wait to get atarted. Excellent tips and most informative. A big thanks! Voted way up!
My favorite-ever sprouter is a plastic peanut butter jar. I used the smallest drill bit I have on my Dremel tool (probably something like 1/32″) and drilled a bazillion holes in the lid. It drains like a champ, eliminating the need for cloth, and the holes are small enough to keep in even the tiniest seeds.
You can also use it as an amazing sugar-sprinkler for getting a nice even coating on large areas, like for cinnamon toast or to add a little bit of sweetness to tart apple slices before dehydrating.
Great tip Ruth! Thank you.
The raw soybeans should probably be roasted before eating, to denature the Tryptophan. Feeding the raw soy beans to chickens will cause the chickens to starve because they can't handle the tryptophan until it is denatured.
Red Kidney beans need to be cooked as they do indeed carry a toxin basically.
If boiled then they require 1 to 1 1/2 hour till tender from a rolling boil.
If done in a pressure cooker then its 5 to 8 mins at 15psi once the steam stops escaping and the lid is then sealed by the internal pressure.
Or you can take all the worry out of it and use a slow cooker and cook with all the other ingredients for a long time.
And if your wondering why the different times, that all comes down to how long they were soaked for in the first place.
Do not bother to sprout them, just soak over night minimum or 24 hours and get cooking.
The reason when you are sprouting seeds that you need to rinse them at least once a day, then leave to drain, is to remove those things that will try and ferment them, I say rinse at least once a day because you may need to do it more than once depending on what it is your sprouting, (then commit it to memory) how can you tell if it needs to be done more often, your nose will be your guide, if its smelling "odd" then rinse with clean cold water and let drain for a while, enough water will remain between each seed/shoot.
Oh and one more thing I noted that potato sprouts/ leaves (and green potatoes) and tomato sprouts / leaves are stated as poisonous, well they are all part of the same family which includes Deadly Night Shade (Belladonna) strange but true!
Great comment and insights Simon. Thanks!
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