Ingredients

1cupdried mung beans

¼cupvegetable oil,or more as needed

1green onion,sliced

1Thai chile pepper,or more to taste, sliced

1pinchsalt

Preparation

Put the mung beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water.

Soak the beans for 1 hour.

Drain the mung beans and spread them out onto a flat surface. Pat gently with paper towel to blot some of the water, then air-dry the beans for 15 minutes.

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beans in hot oil for about 5 minutes until evenly browned and crunchy.

Drain the beans and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add chile pepper, green onion, and salt, then stir to coat.

Serve and enjoy.