Crispy and Spicy Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts Recipe
Crunchy & Spicy! The Ultimate Bean Sprout Stir-Fry
Introducing a recipe for a crispy yet slightly spicy stir-fried bean sprouts dish, perfect for enjoying with warm rice when your appetite is low. This recipe preserves the delightful crunch of bean sprouts while adding a savory and sophisticated flavor, making it an excellent side dish or a delicious base for bibimbap. You can achieve a fantastic taste without needing a separate complex sauce!
Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts Ingredients
- 300g bean sprouts (trimmed of roots and washed thoroughly)
- 1 green onion (chopped)
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 pinch salt (for seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 pinch sea salt (for finishing)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, carefully trim and remove the small roots from the bean sprouts. Rinse them thoroughly under running water until clean. Drain the washed bean sprouts in a colander.
Step 2
Wash the green onion, cut it in half lengthwise, and then thinly slice it crosswise.
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over low heat. Add the chopped green onion and 0.5 tablespoon of minced garlic. Gently sauté until fragrant, allowing the flavors of the green onion and garlic to infuse the oil without burning.
Step 4
Once the aromatic scent of garlic and green onion is released, add the prepared bean sprouts to the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high to ensure the bean sprouts maintain their crisp texture.
Step 5
Immediately after adding the bean sprouts, pour in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of mirin, and 1 tablespoon of anchovy sauce to season. Adding anchovy sauce provides a deep and sophisticated savory flavor without needing extra seasonings.
Step 6
Add 2 tablespoons of gochugaru and stir-fry quickly. Bean sprouts can become mushy and lose their crunch if overcooked, so it’s crucial to stir-fry them over high heat for a short period.
Step 7
Finally, add a pinch of sea salt. Adding salt too early can release too much moisture, making the sprouts soggy. Adding it towards the end or along the edges of the pan helps preserve the bean sprouts’ crispness and perfect the seasoning.
Step 8
Once the bean sprouts are stir-fried to a crisp, turn off the heat. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a nutty aroma and to finish the dish.
Step 9
The seasoning is just right, the sea salt enhances the savory notes, and the anchovy sauce adds a sophisticated touch. You’ll be surprised how elegant this simple bean sprout dish can be!
Step 10
With its appetizing color, crunchy texture, and mild spiciness, this dish is a true ‘rice thief’ that will have you finishing your rice bowl in no time.
Step 11
Stir-fried bean sprouts, a fundamental dish, are always a crowd-pleaser and never fail to be delicious, no matter when you make them.
Step 12
Enjoy a truly delightful meal by topping a bowl of warm rice with a generous amount of this bean sprout stir-fry and a fried egg.
Step 13
With this delicious bean sprout stir-fry, you can easily create a wonderful bibimbap without needing a separate sauce, making it a convenient and satisfying meal.
