{"product_id":"black-mung-bean-sprouting-seeds","title":"Black Mung Bean Sprouting Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Mung Bean Sprouting Seeds for Crunchy, Full-Flavoured Sprouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow substantial, crunchy sprouts at home with our \u003cstrong\u003eblack mung bean sprouting seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also known as black gram or urad, these beans produce firm young sprouts with a rich, earthy and mildly nutty flavour and are generally ready to harvest in approximately 3–5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack mung beans are particularly versatile because the whole seed can be used for both \u003cstrong\u003esprouting and cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e. Grow them as short sprouts in a jar or cook the dried beans thoroughly as a traditional pulse for dals, curries, soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Mung Beans vs Green Mung Beans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack mung beans are different from conventional green mung beans. Black mung is \u003cem\u003eVigna mungo\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as black gram or urad, while green mung is \u003cem\u003eVigna radiata\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack mung sprouts have a firmer texture and richer, earthier flavour. For the milder, juicy bean sprouts commonly used in many Asian-style dishes, choose \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/green-mung-bean-sprouting-seeds\"\u003eGreen Mung Bean Sprouting Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Black Mung Bean Sprouts in a Jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is primarily focused on growing \u003cstrong\u003eshort black mung bean sprouts in a jar or sprouter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Soak the beans first, then rinse and thoroughly drain them several times each day while the roots develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished sprouts work particularly well in stir-fries, curries, noodle dishes, soups, grain bowls and other savoury meals. Shorter sprouts generally retain a firmer texture and stronger bean character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCook Black Gram or Whole Urad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese beans do not need to be sprouted before use. Whole black mung beans are traditionally cooked as \u003cstrong\u003eblack gram or whole urad\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing a soft, creamy interior and rich earthy flavour after soaking and thorough cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse cooked whole urad in dals, curries, soups and slow-cooked dishes. It is particularly associated with dishes such as dal makhani, where the beans are cooked until tender and creamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor conventional cooking, soak the dry beans for approximately 8–12 hours, discard the soaking water, rinse and cook thoroughly in fresh water until completely tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Growing Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe same viable seed can also be grown for longer in trays to produce young shoots or microgreens, or planted in suitable warm conditions and grown towards maturity. These methods differ from the short jar-sprouting method provided on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHome \u0026amp; Bulk Black Mung Bean Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOzSprout black mung bean seeds are available from \u003cstrong\u003e500g through to 20kg bulk quantities\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them suitable for home sprouters, regular cooks, retailers, resellers and larger-volume users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your preferred pack size above to view current availability and pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":46938182320371,"sku":"AW-MUNGBEANSSEE-500G-0314","price":6.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":46938182353139,"sku":"N-MUNGBEANSSEE-1KG-0315","price":10.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":46938182385907,"sku":"N-MUNGBEANSSEE-2KG-0316","price":17.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg","offer_id":46938182418675,"sku":"N-MUNGBEANSSEE-3KG-0317","price":24.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":46938182451443,"sku":"N-MUNGBEANSSEE-4KG-0318","price":30.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":46938182484211,"sku":"N-MUNGBEANSSEE-5KG-0319","price":35.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":46938182516979,"sku":"N-MUNGBEANSSEE-10KG-0320","price":59.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20kg","offer_id":46938182549747,"sku":"N-MUNGBEANSSEE-20KG-0321","price":99.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/Black-mung-bean-sprouting-seeds.webp?v=1759256061","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/black-mung-bean-sprouting-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}