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spicy and non-spicy soybean sprouts

Soybean Sprouts Side Dish (Kongnamul muchim)

A spicy and non-spicy option, this crunchy and salty vegetarian side tastes amazing
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1-lb bag of soybean sprouts mung bean sprouts are ok, but will not be as crunchy
  • 1 TBSP salt for boiling the soybean sprouts
Base (Non-Spicy) Seasoning (per 1/2 lb soybean sprouts)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 diced green onion
Additional (Spicy) Seasoning (add to Non-Spicy ingredients for Spicy version)
  • 2 tsp gochugaru (korean red pepper flakes or powder) optional for spicy version

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 large strainer

Method
 

  1. Rinse the soybean sprouts in a large bowl of water and remove any blackened or mushy sprouts or beans from the bowl. Strain the rest and set aside
  2. Bring a large pot of water with 1 tbsp salt to boil (enough water that the soybeans would be fully covered). Once boiling, add the soybean sprouts and boil for 4 minutes on high with the lid on.
  3. Turn off the heat and let the sprouts sit in the hot water for 1 more minute.
  4. Strain the soybean sprouts and then rinse in the large bowl under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  5. Divide the cold soybean sprouts into 2 dishes
For the non-spicy soybean sprout side dish
  1. Mix the salt, sesame oil, black pepper, garlic, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds in a bowl, then add 1/2 the soybean sprouts in. Using chopsticks or your hand, toss the soybean sprouts to coat them thoroughly. This is now ready to serve.
For the spicy soybean sprout side diesh
  1. Mix the salt, sesame oil, black pepper, garlic, green oinon, and toasted sesame seeds, AND gochugaru in a bowl, then add the other 1/2 of the soybean sprouts in. Using chopsticks or your hand, toss the soybean sprouts to coat them thoroughly. This is also now ready to serve.