Spicy Bean Sprout Salad
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4.7
Spicy Bean Sprout Salad
Description
Spicy Bean Sprout Salad highlights 12 ounces of bean sprouts quickly boiled and thoroughly drained to preserve a crisp yet tender texture. The sprouts are mixed with a seasoning blend combining toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and a distinctive Japanese seven spice, commonly shichimi togarashi, which brings moderate heat and aromatic layers. Toasted sesame seeds add nuttiness and subtle crunch, complemented optionally by fresh chopped green onions for a mild garnish.
The seasoning balances saltiness from kosher salt and depth from freshly ground pepper, which can be black or white for a sharper pepper note. The salad’s simplicity and the fresh snap of the sprouts make it suitable as a light side dish or accompaniment in meals where a refreshing, mildly spicy vegetable element is desired.
This salad can be prepared in advance as it stores well for up to three days in the refrigerator. This makes it convenient for meal prep or serving over multiple meals without loss of texture or flavor. The tactile contrast and fragrant seasoning provide a distinctive vegetable salad option that departs from typical leafy greens.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bean sprout
For the Seasonings
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil toasted
- 1½ tsp soy sauce
- 1½ tsp Japanese seven spice use ichimi togarashi if you like it extra spicy, aka shichimi togarashi
- ½ tsp kosher salt or more to taste, Diamond Crystal brand
- black pepper or use white pepper powder for a more intense peppery kick, freshly ground
For the Garnish
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds toasted, white and black
- green onion chopped; optional, or scallion
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 12 oz bean sprouts and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- After cooking, drain the water really well.
- In a large bowl, combine all the seasonings: 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1½ tsp soy sauce, 1½ tsp shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice), ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add the cooked bean sprouts to the seasonings and mix well together. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp toasted white and black sesame seeds on top. Garnish with chopped green onion/scallion, if desired.
To Store
- You can store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 352mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 166IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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