bean sprouts - side dish

This is a simple side dish that is nutritious and yum.

Ingredients:

bean sprouts (sold in asian food stores in a clear bag)
salt to taste
garlic powder to taste (optional)
water (level of water is below covering the bean sprouts in a saucepan)
sprinkling of red pepper flakes and finely sliced spring onions (optional)
2 TSP sesame seed oil or olive oil

Rinse sprouts in cold running water really well and discard browned sprouts. Add to saucepan and add water. Cover tightly and heat on medium heat for a couple of minutes until you smell a nutty aroma (vs. fishy). Discard water (or set aside as a bean sprout soup base). Add salt to taste and the oil - mix well. Optional add in red pepper flakes and sliced spring onions.