BEAN SPROUTS

Soak whole mung beans overnight in a sufficient of amount of water to allow for expansion. Take a large 2 gallon glass jar and punch holes in the tin cover. Place beans in the jar and fill the jar with lukewarm water. Turn upside down and allow the water to escape by itself through the holes in the lid. When the beans have been "irrigated," shake out excess water and place the jar in a dark warm place. Every four hours, irrigate them in the same way, each time returning them to a warm dark place. Leaving them overnight without irrigation will not harm them if you have tended them regularly all day long. In two or three days they will be nice bean sprouts, like the ones sold in the store, but more flavorful and much cheaper. They can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for about a week and still retain their freshness.