1 : qt Milk
1 : pt Heavy cream
1/2 : ts Salt
1 : Vanilla bean
3/4 : c Long-grained rice
1 : c Granulated sugar
1 : Egg yolk
1 : /2 c Whipped cream
Raisins : Raisins (optional)
0: You can purchase a sprouting jar (available at most health food stores) or you can make your own
1: To make your own get a 1/2 gallon clear glass container
2: Be sure to wash it out well
3: Cover the mouth with a fine screen and use a rubber band to keep it on
4: That's it
5: Really though, the purchased jars are inexpensive and are made just for the purpose
6: ** How to sprout seeds 1
7: ) Place measured amount of seed, beans, or grain into sprouting jar
8: Add water and soak overnight following chart recommendations below
9: 2
10: ) Pour off soak water and place jar mouth down at 45 degree angle for drainage and ventilation between rinsings, then rinse twice a day with fresh cool water
11: 3
12: ) After sprouts have matured (see chart below) place them in a bowl of water
13: Seed hulls will float to the top and dprouts will sink
14: Skim hulls off with your hand and discard them
15: Gently remove sprouts from bowl and drip drain before storing them in a glass or plastic (closed) container or bag in the refridgerator
16: 4
17: ) Place Alfalfa, Mustard, Cabbage, Clover, and Radish in indirect light for two days before harvesting to develop chlorophyll
18: Use the sprouts in preparing your next meal, in salads and sandwiches
19: ** Sprouting tip The ideal sprouting temperature is between 65~ and 75~
20: Sprouts grow best in darkness or indirect light
21: When sprouted too long some seeds and beans may become bitter
22: Grains become sweeter on the fourth and fifth day of sprouting
23: Start new seeds every 3 days for a continuous suppy
24: ** Sprouting Chart Variety Soaking Time Dry Measure Ready in (hours) QT
25: 1/2 gal (days) Alfalfa 8 3 TB 6 TB 4-5 Clover 8 4 TB 8 TB 4-5 Mustard 8 1/4 cup 1/2 cup 4-5 Sesame 8 1/2 cup 3 cups 2-3 Sunflower 8 2 cups 4 cups 2-3 Lentils 12 1/2 cup 1 cup 2-5 Mung 12 1/2 cup 2 cups 3-5 Green Peas 12 1 cup 2 cups 2-3 Wheat & Rye 12 1 cup 2 cups 2-3 Sprouting info and chart From: Rainbow Acres Natural Foods 13208 Washington Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90066 (Manufacturers of great sprouting jars) Formatted by: Dorie Villarreal