A day for Moyashi, Japanese bean sprouts

I have been introducing several of the anniversaries that fall on November 11th annually. As you may have noticed, quite a few are food related. Such as, Cheese Day, Kiritanpo Day, Salmon Day etc. Another food that is represented on November 11th annually is Moyashi. Moyashi is a type of Japanese bean sprout.

The date for “Moyashi Day” was chosen as November 11 because the number '1111' resembles four bean sprouts lined up. Moyashi Day was created to raise awareness of bean sprouts within Japanese food culture. Producers of bean sprouts and related organizations created this day to promote the charm of bean sprouts. Bean sprouts are very nutritious, containing plenty of vitamin C and dietary fiber as well.

Moreover, they are inexpensive and easy to obtain, making them a strong ally in home cooking. Moyashi are one of the cheapest vegetables available in my local supermarkets, costing only 20 yen for a decent sized bag. My husband, who is the main cook in my house, likes to add to them to several dishes, because they are easy to cook and add some flavor and texture too. He also appreciates their nutritional value as well. Do you cook with moyashi?