Korean Bean Sprouts Side Dish
This Korean Bean Sprout Side Dish (Kongnamul-muchim) is a delicious and refreshing side dish that you can make in 10 minutes or less!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
Bean Sprouts
- 1 lb bean sprouts rinsed and cleaned
- 2 quarts water
- 1/2 tbsp salt
Dressing
- 1 scallion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Blanch bean sprouts for 1-2 minutes, then remove and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Dry the bean sprouts then add to a bowl and combine with scallion, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, sugar, and salt. Mix until all the ingredients are combined and enjoy!
Notes
KEY TIPS:
Cold Water after Blanching
Once your bean sprouts have been blanched, make sure to run them under cold water immediately! You want to stop the cooking process and keep them as crisp as possible. Otherwise you will lose the signature crunch of Korean Bean Sprouts.
Dry Your Bean Sprouts
After blanching and putting them in an ice bath, you want to dry your bean sprouts as much as possible to prevent watering down the marinade. I like to lay out a paper towel and put the bean sprouts on top and pat them dry.
You want to dry your bean sprouts as much as possible to prevent watering down the marinade. I like to lay out a paper towel and put the bean sprouts on top and pat them dry.
Food Safety is Key
When handled improperly, bean sprouts can cause food poisoning. See notes below on food safety around bean sprouts.
Storage Tips
You can store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.Bean Sprouts - Food Safety 101
How to Pick Out Bean Sprouts- Bean sprouts should be purchased as closely to the day you will prepare and eat them - I do not recommend buying them well in advance!
- When buying bean sprouts, you should be looking for
- Crispy bean sprouts
- Shiny white stalks
- Bright yellow tips
- Avoid bean sprouts that look wilted, droopy, brown, or soggy.
- Once purchased, get your bean sprouts in the refrigerator ASAP. Do not let them sit out.
- Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap BEFORE and AFTER handling them.
- Rinse the sprouts thoroughly under cool water and do not let them get in contact with any other raw foods.
- Make sure to wash anything you used to clean or prepare the bean sprouts (cutting board, knives, utensils, etc).
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg