Kongnamul Muchim (Seasoned Bean Sprouts)

Name: Kongnamul Muchim (Seasoned Bean Sprouts)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb soybean sprouts (or mung bean sprouts), rinsed; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce; 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes); 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

A simple Korean banchan of blanched soybean sprouts seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, and gochugaru. Light, nutty, and mildly spicy - a staple side dish.

15 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

KoreanSideStovetopVeganLow CarbDairy-FreeEgg-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb soybean sprouts (or mung bean sprouts), rinsed
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 lb rinsed soybean sprouts (or mung bean sprouts) and blanch for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still slightly crunchy. Do not cover the pot during cooking.
2

Drain immediately and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Squeeze out excess water with your hands.
3

In a large bowl, combine 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce, 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
4

Add the blanched bean sprouts and 2 thinly sliced scallions to the bowl. Toss well to coat.
5

Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Questions

How long does Kongnamul Muchim (Seasoned Bean Sprouts) keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Kongnamul Muchim (Seasoned Bean Sprouts)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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