Put a bunch of noodles in a bowl and pour some of the hot broth on top. Garnish with bean sprouts and thinly sliced peeled cucumbers. Cold raw bean sprouts make an excellent garnish on a variety of spicy asian dishes. They can either be served on the dish or on a side dish with a slice of lime. The lime juice accents crisp bean sprouts nicely.
Some people dislike the sight and taste of the stringy end and limp bulb on bean sprouts.
These two parts of the sprout do have a slightly bitter taste. To be truly elegant, take the time to clean the spouts by removing the ends and discarding any sprouts that are not crisp. This is a bit of work, but is a truly impressive accent to any dish using sprouts. The above recipe and many others in the Onken cuisine are prepared in a wok. The wok is an essential element of the Onken kitchen.