Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 So, I was rinsing my bean mix on day three, and I thought why not empty these out of my Easy Srouter and put them in colander, they will get plenty of air circulation in there... Is there any reason why a colander would not be a wise choice? Apparently the sprouting time is about three days for bean mixes... the sprouts are much smaller than leafy spouts like clover... is that normal? How do some of ya'll de-hull bean mixes, I was thinking that they need that before being eaten right? (obviously I am a rookie sprouter I have read the web site on dehulling. I don't have a salad spinner, any other tricks? Thanks Sprouter, I had a delicious sprout sandwhich for dinner last night with grilled portabellas and one for breakie right now, I am glad to be finding this path! Brady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 I have pea shoots, and kale micro greens, growing in two screen colanders right now. I recently had that idea myself....seems to be doing just fine. I have a dish below the colander which I add a small amount of water to each morning. (The roots shoot out throught he screen.) The pea shoots are ready for harvest, and the kale has quite a while yet to go. Thia On 4/19/08, gobradygo <gobradygo@...> wrote: > > > So, I was rinsing my bean mix on day three, and I thought why not > empty these out of my Easy Srouter and put them in colander, they > will get plenty of air circulation in there... > > Is there any reason why a colander would not be a wise choice? > > Apparently the sprouting time is about three days for bean mixes... > the sprouts are much smaller than leafy spouts like clover... is that > normal? > > How do some of ya'll de-hull bean mixes, I was thinking that they > need that before being eaten right? (obviously I am a rookie > sprouter > > I have read the web site on dehulling. I don't have a salad spinner, > any other tricks? > > Thanks Sprouter, I had a delicious sprout sandwhich for dinner last > night with grilled portabellas and one for breakie right now, I am > glad to be finding this path! > > Brady > > -- === " To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter; to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird's nest or a wildflower in spring - these are some of the rewards of the simple life. " ~ Burroughs = " Life can be lived more fully if people simply quit pretending to be who they were told to be, and be who they really are… " ~ Doug Firebaugh === Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 9:16 AM, gobradygo <gobradygo@...> wrote: > So, I was rinsing my bean mix on day three, and I thought why not > empty these out of my Easy Srouter and put them in colander, they > will get plenty of air circulation in there... Is there any reason why a colander would not be a wise choice? I use a huge colander kind of thing, Brady: it is flatter than a colander because it was made to stop spattering while cooking something, but I found it just right for greening up the sprouts I make in a nut milk bag. When I transfer them from the bag to the colander for greening, I rinse them in a large bowl that fits in my sink. I fill it full and then follow the directions for removing the hulls that is on the Sprout People website. Once most of the hulls are gone, I drain well and put them in the colander, which I set on a bowl to catch any drips. I then moisten them three times a day and drain well until they are green enough for me. They green up very nicely, and it is much easier to get as much moisture out as possible when it's time to harvest them and put them in the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Hi, I sprout lentils in a colander. I have a colander that I bought at the 99 cent store. I soak my lentils, then put them in the colander. I set the colander on top of an old bowl and cover it loosely with a rag - this is only to keep them from drying out. I keep them in the bathtub, move them when the tub is in use. I rinse twice a day. I like mine at about 6 days. They store very well in the fridge in an air tight container for up to three weeks. Good for soups, salads, stir fry, omelets and snacks. Give the beans a try. The only beans I do are mung. I fill a large bowl with water, take a handful of sprout at a time, give them a good shake in the water. The hulls sink to the bottom - most of them. You may have to hand pick the remainder. But I have also eaten some hulls and there is no bad taste that I can tell. Anybody else out there eat the hulls? ew How bout a colander? Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:16:49 -0000 So, I was rinsing my bean mix on day three, and I thought why not empty these out of my Easy Srouter and put them in colander, they will get plenty of air circulation in there... Is there any reason why a colander would not be a wise choice? Apparently the sprouting time is about three days for bean mixes... the sprouts are much smaller than leafy spouts like clover... is that normal? How do some of ya'll de-hull bean mixes, I was thinking that they need that before being eaten right? (obviously I am a rookie sprouter I have read the web site on dehulling. I don't have a salad spinner, any other tricks? Thanks Sprouter, I had a delicious sprout sandwhich for dinner last night with grilled portabellas and one for breakie right now, I am glad to be finding this path! Brady Sunshine makes the flowers dance. Anon. -- Want an e-mail address like mine? Get a free e-mail account today at www.mail.com! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Ooops, I mean that I use a colander for sprouts. I have not used it for beans which I keep in the dark until ready to eat. On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 10:03 AM, Joyce <jmillerwolfe@...> wrote: > On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 9:16 AM, gobradygo <gobradygo@...> wrote: > > So, I was rinsing my bean mix on day three, and I thought why not > > empty these out of my Easy Srouter and put them in colander, they > > will get plenty of air circulation in there... Is there any reason why a colander would not be a wise choice? > > I use a huge colander kind of thing, Brady: it is flatter than a > colander because it was made to stop spattering while cooking > something, but I found it just right for greening up the sprouts I > make in a nut milk bag. When I transfer them from the bag to the > colander for greening, I rinse them in a large bowl that fits in my > sink. I fill it full and then follow the directions for removing the > hulls that is on the Sprout People website. Once most of the hulls are > gone, I drain well and put them in the colander, which I set on a bowl > to catch any drips. I then moisten them three times a day and drain > well until they are green enough for me. They green up very nicely, > and it is much easier to get as much moisture out as possible when > it's time to harvest them and put them in the fridge. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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