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Crispy Fried Mung Beans with Sesame – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Crispy Fried Mung Beans with Sesame

A lightning-fast, protein-packed recipe that transforms leftover cooked mung beans into a delightfully crispy, savory treat in just 15 minutes. Perfect for fortifying other meals like fried rice or mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) dark sesame oil, plus more as needed
  • 3 cups (540 g / 19 oz) cooked mung beans, tender but still intact and drained until dry
  • 2 tablespoons (18 g / 0.63 oz) sesame seeds (black seeds look amazing!)
  • 2 tablespoons (8 g / 0.28 oz) minced fresh chives
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • for Perfect Fried Beans
  • Use a skillet large enough to hold the beans in a single layer. This prevents them from steaming and helps their skins get wonderfully crisp.
  • For maximum crispiness, make sure your cooked beans are drained thoroughly and patted as dry as possible before they hit the pan.
  • This recipe is fantastic with other beans too! Try using cooked chickpeas, kidney beans, or black soybeans for a different twist.
  • For a spicy kick, swap the sesame seeds for a spoonful of your favorite chile paste. Adjust seasoning accordingly as many pastes contain salt.

Method
 

  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. The pan should be large enough to hold the beans without crowding.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the drained mung beans and stir gently to coat.
  3. Let them cook without stirring until they begin to spatter and pop, about 2-3 minutes. This helps them get crispy.
  4. Shake the pan to move the beans around and continue frying until the skins begin to color and crisp up, another 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add the sesame seeds to the pan and use a spatula to toss gently, coating the beans.
  6. Add a few more drops of oil if the pan seems too dry.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Carefully stir in the minced chives, a pinch of salt, and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
  8. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving warm.
  9. Let the beans cook undisturbed for the first couple of minutes. This allows them to form a nice crust before you start shaking the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 15g

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