Sprouted Mung Bean Salad

Name: Sprouted Mung Bean Salad (Umaareko Moong ko Salad)
Cuisine: Nepali
Ingredients: ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Salt, adjust to taste; 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice; ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro; 3 or 4 green onions (white and pale green parts), chopped; 1 large carrot, shredded; ½ small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (about ½ cup); 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice; 1 fresh (mild or hot) green chili pepper, finely chopped; 1 fresh (mild or hot) green chili pepper, finely chopped; 1 fresh (mild or hot) green chili pepper, finely chopped; 1 cup sprouted moong beans; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded and thinly sliced (about 1 cup); 1 medium tomato, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup); 1 small white radish, chopped (1 cup)

Umaareko Moong ko Salad

Preparation info

Makes
4 to 6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Food and Flavours from Nepal

By Jyoti Pathak

Published 2023

About

The healthy, wholesome, delicious salad is made with sprouted mung beans, which add a crunchy texture to the dish. Served chilled or at room temperature, this refreshing salad counteracts the effect of a spicy Nepali meal.

Ingredients

1 cup sprouted moong beans
1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded and thinly sliced (about 1 cup

Asia
Nepal
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

In a medium-size bowl, combine the sprouted beans, cucumber, tomato, onion, radish, bell pepper, carrot, green onions, cilantro, and green chili and mix well. Just before serving, add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper and mix well. Transfer everything to serving dish and serve right away.