Did you know that you could join the fashion of eating at home germinated of seeds? They are a wonderful option to accompany your dishes, give them another different touch and also, they will take care of your body. They can be made from any legume or seed that you like the most, just let your imagination fly and experiment.
Sprouts are low in calories and they have much more nutrients than the seeds themselves. Sprouts are a nutrient-dense food, although it may seem otherwise due to their small size. The sprouts are found in specialized stores, such as herbalists and organic stores, however, we can also make them at home. Take notes and learn how to make them yourself.
First Steps
First of all we have to choose the seedsNormally, the smaller ones are chosen, although all the seeds from legumes or cereals are suitable for the procedure.
We have to choose those that have not been processed, that is, those that are ecological and organic. Afterwards, we will choose a natural mineral water, we will not use the tap.
- We will wash grains and seeds with zest.
- We add the necessary water until very wet, but not overdoing it.
- Place it in a place where do not hit the light directly.
- The water will be absorbed gradually and we will see that the water decreases. The seeds drink from it and another part of the water evaporates, they must always have water.
- After a few days, the first white shoots appear. We must change the water until all the sprouts have come out.
- When all have germinated, the process is complete.
We must bear in mind
Mold can take over our little seeds, if this happened we would have to do without them and start over. You do not have to put many seeds In our container, only, we will fill a plate with a thin layer, they should not cover each other.
It is essential that the sprouts germinate at the same time, since this way we will know that they will be in their optimal state and will not spoil.
How to consume them
These little ones can be consumed in a thousand ways. We can add them as is, raw In salads, they can be cooked although they would not maintain their properties. However, people always add them to their dishes Whether fresh or cooked, to give them that touch of freshness, reminiscent of the countryside and at the same time, adds a crunch to the dish.