Gingery Mung Bean Sprouts Pancake

Ingredients

• 1 cup mung bean sprouts
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the mung bean sprouts, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mung bean sprouts mixture and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, baking powder, water, and remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Pour the batter over the mung bean sprouts mixture in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Flip the pancake over and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Mung bean sprouts are a great source of protein and vitamins.
• Ginger has been used as a remedy for digestion and inflammation.
• Sesame oil has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.