Sesame Bean Sprouts Recipes

BEST BEAN SPROUTS RECIPE FOR KOREAN SUKJU NAMUL

Steps:

• Rinse mung bean sprouts in water and drain.
• In a pot, bring 1 qt of water and 1/2 tsp sea salt to boil.
• Prepare an ice bath with a bowl of ice water.
• Add bean sprouts to boiling water and bring back to boil. Cook for 2-3 minutes (after it starts boiling again) or until sprouts just starting to look cooked. Sprouts should be slightly crunchy and will start to look translucent and dull in color. Do NOT OVERCOOK.
• When cooked, transfer the sprouts to ice bath immediately.
• When sprouts are completely cooled, drain.
• Grab a handful of sprouts and squeeze the liquid gently with your hands. Repeat for remaining sprouts.
• Season bean sprouts with sea salt, sesame oil and sesame seeds. Garnish with some chopped green onions.

KONGNAMOOL (KOREAN SOYBEAN SPROUTS)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bean sprouts, and cook uncovered until tender yet still crisp, about 15 seconds. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the bean sprouts are cold, drain well, and set aside.
• Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, chile powder, garlic, and sesame seeds together in a large bowl. Stir in bean sprouts and toss until well coated with the sauce. Sprinkle with green onions and season with rice wine vinegar. Refrigerate before serving.

CLASSIC BEAN SPROUT STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a very hot wok, coat well with oil and add scallions, ginger and garlic. Season and stir. Quickly add the bean sprouts and stir-fry, flipping the sprouts around quickly. Check for seasoning. Serve immediately. May serve with rice.

SESAME-PEPPER BEAN SPROUTS

Steps:

• Mix 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
• Cook 6 cups mung bean sprouts (about 12 ounces) in a large pot of boiling salted water until soft but not mushy, 3-4 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; toss to coat. Season with sesame mixture and gochugaru (coarse Korean red pepper powder). (Serve remaining sesame mixture with Bibimbap .)

SESAME BEAN SPROUTS

Steps:

• Clean sprouts, discard any brown pieces.
• Place into boiling water, allow to boil for approximately 5-8 minutes.
• Drain well.
• In large bowl, toss ingredients.
• Served warm or cold.

KOREAN BEAN SPROUT SALAD (SOOKJU NAMUL)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Parboil the bean sprouts in boiling water for 2 minutes.
• Remove them from the boiling water and rinse the sprouts in cold water. Gently squeeze the bean sprouts between your hands to get rid of the excess water.
• Toss the bean sprouts with the scallion, garlic, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, and salt.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.