2 lb Mung bean sprouts 1 ts Crushed

garlic 2 c Boiling salted water 2 tb Toasted sesame seeds 2 lg Green onions, tops only, MSG (optional) -finely chopped 2 tb Sesame seed oil 1 ts Salt

Pinch or cut the root end from mung bean sprouts; wash sprouts well. Drop sprouts into boiling water, cover, turn off heat and let sit for 2 or 3 minutes (sprouts should remain crunchy). Drain, but do not rinse. In a medium-size bowl, combine sprouts with green onion tops, salt, garlic, sesame seeds, flavor enhancer and sesame oil; mix well to blend. Makes 10 side-dish servings. -----