Korean Bean Sprout Salad (Kongnamul Muchim)
Enjoy a refreshing Korean Bean Sprout Salad (Kongnamul Muchim) ready in under 10 minutes! Try this simple recipe today for a delicious side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
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- 1 pound bean sprouts (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 stalk green onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (crushed)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Boil the bean sprouts: Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot. Add the rinsed bean sprouts and cook for 1-2 minutes until tender but still crisp. Strain and pat dry.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine chopped green onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, sugar, salt, toasted sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Mix well until everything is combined.
- Toss and serve: Add the boiled bean sprouts to the dressing mixture and gently toss until evenly coated. Serve cold for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg