Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Dry soy vermicelli | 250 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
 Mung bean sprouts | 240 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Zucchini, cut thin | 200 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, cut thin | 120 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Sesame oil | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 8 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Fresh lime juice | 22 g | Sour · Cooling |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 900 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cook the dry soy vermicelli in the water until just tender, then drain and rinse briefly with warm water.
- Warm the sesame oil in a wide pan and cook the ginger until fragrant.
- Add the mung bean sprouts, zucchini cut thin, carrot cut thin in order of cooking time and stir-fry until tender.
- Fold in the drained noodles and rock salt, tossing until evenly hot.
- Remove from the heat, add the lime juice, and serve immediately.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original East or Southeast Asian noodle adaptation)
Soy Vermicelli with Mung Sprouts is served hot with vegetables and a light sesame-lime finish. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Soy Vermicelli with Mung Sprouts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (440g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 66 kcal | 289 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.7 g | 60.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 5.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | 16.2 g |
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 4.9 g |
| Calcium | 15.7 mg | 69.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.45 mg | 2.00 mg |
| Magnesium | 6.8 mg | 29.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 17.3 mg | 76.1 mg |
| Potassium | 75 mg | 332 mg |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 428 mg |
| Zinc | 0.72 mg | 3.16 mg |
| Copper | 0.31 mg | 1.37 mg |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Selenium | 4.0 µg | 17.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4.6 mg | 20.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 58.4 µg | 257.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.16 mg | 0.72 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.6 µg | 28.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.23 mg | 1.00 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 12.5 µg | 55.0 µg |
| Choline | 28.9 mg | 127.5 mg |
