by Austin Carter
New Recipe
PREP TIME - 10 minutes COOK TIME - 10 minutes TOTAL TIME - 20 minutes COURSE - Condiments CUISINE - Korean, Boiling, Mixing SERVINGS - 1 CALORIES - 100 kcal
– 1 Large skillet or wok – 1 Mixing Bowl – 1 Cutting Board – 1 Knife
– 400 g about 14 oz soybean sprouts – 2 cloves garlic minced – 2 green onions thinly sliced – 1 tablespoon sesame oil – 1 tablespoon soy sauce – 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds – 1 teaspoon sugar optional
– 1 teaspoon gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes, adjust to taste – Salt to taste
– Rinse the soybean sprouts under cold water and remove any discolored or wilted sprouts. – Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the bean sprouts and cook for about 3-5 minutes until they're just tender but still crunchy. – Drain the bean sprouts and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
– Add minced garlic, sliced green onions, sesame oil, soy sauce, toasted sesame seeds, sugar (if using), gochugaru, and a pinch of salt to the bean sprouts. – Gently toss everything together until the bean sprouts are evenly coated with the seasoning.
– Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your preference, adding more soy sauce, sesame oil, or gochugaru as needed. – Serve the Korean bean sprout salad immediately or refrigerate it for later. Enjoy as a side dish or as part of a Korean-inspired meal!