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Best Bean Sprouts Recipe for Korean Sukju Namul

My Mung Bean Sprouts Recipe for a Korean side dish called Sukju Namul. Easy and simple to make. Great topping for bibimbap.

Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 32 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mung bean sprouts
  • 1 qt salted water for cooking (1/2 tsp sea salt for 1 quart of water)
  • 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (Trader Joe’s fine sea salt – 440 mg sodium per 1/4 tsp)
  • 1 tsp green onions (chopped)
  • ice bath
  • dash black pepper (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Rinse mung bean sprouts in water and drain.
  2. In a pot, bring 1 qt of water and 1/2 tsp sea salt to boil.
  3. Prepare an ice bath with a bowl of ice water.
  4. 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.
  5. When cooked, transfer the sprouts to ice bath immediately.
  6. When sprouts are completely cooled, drain.
  7. Grab a handful of sprouts and squeeze the liquid gently with your hands. Repeat for remaining sprouts.
  8. Season bean sprouts with sea salt, sesame oil and sesame seeds. Garnish with some chopped green onions.

Notes

  • This is a very simple basic recipe. For color, you can add julienned cucumbers and yellow peppers.Do not leave at room temperature for too long because it spoils easily. Can be refrigerated and served cold or at room temp.

Nutrition Information

Calories 32kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Sodium 247mg (10%) Potassium 135mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 32

% Daily Value*

Calories 32kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Sodium 247mg 10%
Potassium 135mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.