Description
Korean bean sprout salad (sukju namul) delivers crisp, refreshing flavors with minimal effort and maximum taste. Home cooks can quickly prepare this classic side dish with simple ingredients, creating a delightful complement to Korean meals you’ll enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) mung bean sprouts or soy bean sprouts
- 4 tsp (20 mL) regular soy sauce
- 4 tsp (20 mL) toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Purification: Rinse bean sprouts under cold water, gently agitating to remove impurities. Repeat rinsing until water runs clear, then drain completely.
- Blanching: Bring water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Submerge bean sprouts for 45-60 seconds, maintaining their crisp texture and vibrant appearance.
- Cooling Process: Immediately transfer sprouts to a colander, shower with cold water to halt cooking. Shake vigorously to remove excess moisture, ensuring a dry finish.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, crushed sesame seeds, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and salt in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and aromatic.
- Final Preparation: Fold drained bean sprouts into the sauce, ensuring complete and even coating. Gently mix to distribute seasonings throughout the dish, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Serving: Chill briefly to meld flavors, then present as a cool, zesty side dish that promises a refreshing and tantalizing culinary experience.
Notes
- Rinse Thoroughly: Clean bean sprouts meticulously under cold water multiple times to remove all dirt and impurities, ensuring a crisp and fresh base for the dish.
- Blanch Precisely: Boil sprouts for exactly 45-60 seconds to maintain their crunchy texture and vibrant color, preventing mushiness while enhancing their natural flavor.
- Cool Quickly: Immediately shock blanched sprouts in cold water to stop cooking process, preserving their crisp texture and preventing overcooking.
- Sauce Balance: Whisk sauce ingredients carefully to create a harmonious blend of flavors, ensuring even distribution of sesame oil, garlic, and green onions for a perfect coating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg