Korean Bean Sprouts Side Dish (VIDEO)
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!
Video
Notes
Cold Water After Blanching - After blanching, make sure to run the sprouts under cold water immediately! You want to stop the cooking process and keep them as crisp as possible.
Dry Your Bean Sprouts - After the ice bath, dry the bean sprouts as much as possible to prevent watering down the marinade. I like to lay the sprouts on a paper towel and pat dry.
Food Safety is Key - When handled improperly, bean sprouts can cause food poisoning. Do not purchase them in advance - buy them the day you will prepare them! Avoid ones that look wilted, droopy, brown, or soggy. Once you bring them home, do not let the sprouts sit out! Rinse the sprouts thoroughly under cool water and do not let them get in contact with any other raw foods.
Storage - Store Korean Bean Sprouts Side Dish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. The extra marinating time will add more flavor but the bean sprouts will continue to release moisture as they sit. You may find that they're too soggy after a couple days. Serve cold and try to enjoy them within 3 days!
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
