Spicy Marinated Bean Sprouts
Spicy Marinated Bean Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 pound soybean sprouts
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Korean red pepper powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the soybean sprouts to the boiling water.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Blanch the bean sprouts for 2 to 3 minutes, or longer if you prefer a softer texture. Ensure they are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Carefully drain the blanched bean sprouts in a colander. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down. Drain well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Transfer the drained and rinsed bean sprouts to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the garlic powder, toasted sesame seeds, Korean red pepper powder (if using for spice), toasted sesame oil, fish sauce, and salt to the bowl with the bean sprouts.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the chopped green onions to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Using chopsticks or tongs, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the bean sprouts are evenly coated with the seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
For best flavor, allow the marinated bean sprouts to sit for at least 15 minutes, or ideally longer, to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
⏱️ 15 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Marinated Bean Sprouts
- 1 pound soybean sprouts
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Korean red pepper powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the soybean sprouts to the boiling water.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Blanch the bean sprouts for 2 to 3 minutes, or longer if you prefer a softer texture. Ensure they are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Carefully drain the blanched bean sprouts in a colander. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down. Drain well.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Transfer the drained and rinsed bean sprouts to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the garlic powder, toasted sesame seeds, Korean red pepper powder (if using for spice), toasted sesame oil, fish sauce, and salt to the bowl with the bean sprouts.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the chopped green onions to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Using chopsticks or tongs, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the bean sprouts are evenly coated with the seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
For best flavor, allow the marinated bean sprouts to sit for at least 15 minutes, or ideally longer, to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
⏱️ 15 min