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Spicy Bean Sprout Salad

Dressed in sesame oil and Japanese seven spice, this Spicy Bean Sprout Salad is delicious as an appetizer or topping for your ramen noodle soup. My recipe is so quick and easy—ready in less than 10 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 85 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bean sprouts
For the Seasonings
  • 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1½ tsp soy sauce
  • 1½ tsp shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice) (use ichimi togarashi if you like it extra spicy)
  • ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or more to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (or use white pepper powder for a more intense peppery kick)
For the Garnish
  • 1 Tbsp toasted white and black sesame seeds
  • green onion/scallion (chopped; optional)

Instructions

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  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 12 oz bean sprouts and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  3. After cooking, drain the water really well.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
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  1. 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 Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 352mg (15%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 166IU (3%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.