Bean Sprouts with Fried Garlic

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1. 1
   Clean the bean sprouts thoroughly. Pluck off the roots and dried bean husks from each sprout individually, keeping only the tender sprout and the yellow leaves at the tip.
   ≈0:46
2. 2
   Soak the cleaned bean sprouts for about 30 minutes to achieve maximum crunchiness.
   ≈1:37
3. 3
   Heat oil in a pan and fry the diced garlic until golden brown, then remove it immediately and set aside.
   ≈1:50
4. 4
   In the same pan (without washing), add soy sauce, water, and sugar. Mix well over medium heat, then add a pinch of black pepper.
   ≈2:28
5. 5
   Bring the sauce to a boil, then pour it into a bowl and set aside.
   ≈3:00
6. 6
   Add fresh water to the same pan and increase heat to maximum until it comes to a rolling boil.
   ≈3:08
7. 7
   Add the bean sprouts directly to the boiling water and blanch for only 1 to 1½ minutes—just long enough to soften slightly while retaining crunchiness. Once the water returns to a boil, remove immediately.
   ≈3:32
8. 8
   Drain excess water from the blanched bean sprouts and transfer them to a serving bowl or plate.
   ≈3:59
9. 9
   Pour the prepared sauce over the bean sprouts, and finish by sprinkling the crispy fried garlic on top.
   ≈4:24