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Spicy Soybean Sprouts (Kongnamul Muchim)

Spicy Soybean Sprouts side dish that is saucy and delicious! Kongnamul Muchim is a great healthy dish to have with any meal as a side but also wonderful with just rice. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 18 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 14 oz soybean sprouts (Kongnamul)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1.5 tsp garlic (chopped)
  • 2 tsp red chili powder (Gochukaru)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Add after Sprouts are cooked
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional, add to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp green onions (chopped)

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and clean soybean sprouts in water. Remove bean casings and any sprouts that have started to brown. Easy way to do this is to put kongnamul in a bowl of water and let the casings float to the top. Pour off the top and then pick up the sprouts with your hand. If you just dump it into a colander, all the casings will get picked up together. Repeat a couple times.
  2. I don't break off root ends because it's time consuming and also is known to contain good nutrition. But you are welcome to do that if you prefer.
  3. Chop garlic and green onions.
  4. In a pot, add water and salt. (1 tsp of sea salt per 1 cup of water - and 1 cup of water for 14 oz soybean sprouts)
  5. Add soybean sprouts to pot.
  6. Add chopped garlic, gochukaru (red chili powder) and garlic powder on top of the sprouts. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil then reduce heat to Medium and cook for 7 minutes.
  7. Open the lid and cook for 1 more minute to reduce the liquid.
  8. Let it cool enough that you can handle the sprouts. Drizzle sesame oil and sprinkle sesame seeds. Add chopped green onions.
  9. Toss and mix everything with chopsticks or with your hands (best). Taste. Add a bit more salt but you can leave it out if you want it less salty.

Notes

  • Buy good quality fresh soybean sprouts by looking at the bottom or backside of the bag. It should have a minimal amount of sprouts that have brownish stems and zero to just a few beans with black or brown spots on them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 18kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 460mg (19%) Potassium 19mg (1%) Vitamin A 310IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.6mg (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 18

% Daily Value*

Calories 18kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 460mg 19%
Potassium 19mg 0%
Vitamin A 310IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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