[header] How to make chow mein [title] Place 1 pound (454 grams) of fresh bean sprouts in a colander. [step] Rinse them thoroughly, then allow the bean sprouts to drain while you prepare the other ingredients. This should be done about an hour before the rest of the recipe is ready. 
[substeps] If you're not a fan of bean sprouts, that's completely fine. Some recipes leave them out entirely or replace them with 1 cup of chinese long beans or green beans.