Simply delicious Korean style seasoned mung bean sprouts salad!
Today’s recipe is another simple side dish (banchan) called Sukju Namul Muchim (숙주나물 무침, Korean style seasoned mung bean sprouts salad).
It’s made in almost the same way with almost identical ingredients (except for the quantity) to the spinach side dish I posted recently. (This is how typical Korean sautéed side dishes are made!)
I normally make this salad to add to bibimbap. While it has a mild nutty aroma and savory flavor, it doesn’t have a dominant taste so it blends very well in bibimbap. It also has a nice crunchy texture! Of course, it stands well on its own as a side dish to any Korean meal as well.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy my bean sprouts salad recipe!
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Ingredients for Korean Mung Bean Sprouts Salad (4 to 5 servings as a side dish)
Main
- 350g / 0.8 pounds mung bean sprouts
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, to add to the water
- 6 cups water, to boil
Seasoning sauce
- 1 tsp green onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (You can adjust the amount of salt per your requirement)
- 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
* 1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml
How to Make Korean Bean Sprout Salad
1. Rinse the mung bean sprouts in cold water and discard the bad beans if any.
2. Boil the water in a pot and add the salt. Once the water starts to boil, plunge the mung bean sprouts into the pot and leave them for 1-2 mins.
3. Drain the water and run cold water on the sprouts for 1-2 minutes.
4. Squeeze the mung bean sprouts with your hands to remove excess water. Put the mung bean sprouts into a mixing bowl and add the seasoning sauce. Mix them well.
5. Serve.
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Korean Style Seasoned Mung Bean Sprouts Salad
Ingredients
Main
- 350 g mung bean sprouts (0.8 pounds)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt , to add to the water
- 6 cups water , to boil
Seasoning sauce
- 1 tsp green onion (scallion), finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt , you can adjust the amount of salt per your requirement
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse the mung bean sprouts in cold water and discard the bad beans if any.
- Boil the water in a pot and add the salt. Once the water starts to boil, plunge the mung bean sprouts into the pot and leave them for 1-2 mins.
- Drain the water and run cold water on the sprouts for 1-2 minutes.
- Squeeze the mung bean sprouts with your hands to remove excess water. Put the mung bean sprouts into a mixing bowl and add the seasoning sauce. Mix them well.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition Info (per serving)
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
