Fresh and crunchy: Nothing compares to the quality of bean sprouts produced in Buntong, say foodies. — RONNIE CHIN/The Star
Buntong in Ipoh, Perak is not only famous for its kacang putih, the bean sprouts or taugeh produced there are also said to be the best in the country.
Many attribute its quality to the limestone formations in the vicinity.
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Khong showing the bean sprouts grown in big blue plastic drums at his processing plant in Buntong. — Photos: RONNIE CHIN/The Star
Orders for bean sprouts from Ipoh’s famous ‘chicken taugeh’ outlets dropped due to dine-in restrictions. — Filepic
All that is needed to grow bean sprouts are mung beans and water.
Tan watering pomelo plants at his farm in Tambun, Ipoh using water which he draws from the well (right).
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