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Spicy Bean Sprout Salad
This Spicy Bean Sprout Salad features lightly blanched bean sprouts tossed in a mixture of toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and a Japanese seven spice blend. The quick blanching keeps the sprouts crisp-tender, while the seasoning adds a savory, spicy touch balanced by sesame seeds and optional green onions. It offers a refreshing texture contrast and can be served chilled, making it a practical side salad or light appetizer that holds well refrigerated for a few days.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
6 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
85 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Japanese
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.
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To Store
- You can store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% 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.