bean sprout

noun

1. the sprout of a newly germinated mung bean, eaten as a vegetable, esp in Chinese dishes

Example Sentences

Afterward, the governor handed the prince a brown bag containing a bean sprout sandwich.

From Los Angeles Times

The braised pork and eggs are flavored by caramel sauce and coconut water, and eaten with rice and a refreshing pile of dua gia, a crunchy pickled bean sprout salad.

From New York Times

The Koreatown restaurant specializes in bean sprout soup with rice, as well as other recipes from Jeonju, including regional tofu stew, bibimbap, bulgogi and noodle dishes.

From Los Angeles Times

“Poor little soybeans. Try to become a bean sprout, maybe it’s not on the tariff list,” the user said.

From Reuters

And if you manage to get a seat before the 11:30  cutoff, the congee comes with a smallish plate of fried noodles — not beef noodles or shrimp noodles but plain fried Chinese egg vermicelli, leavened with a bean sprout or two but basically unadorned, and smelling of hot, clean oil.

From Los Angeles Times