Crispy & Delicious Soy Bean Sprout Salad (Kongnamul Muchim) – Baek Jong-won Style
Baek Jong-won Recipe: Spicy Red Soy Bean Sprout Salad with Ultimate Crispiness, Perfect for Partner’s Lunchbox & Easy Self-Catering Side Dish
The most cost-effective dish! Let’s make a crispy soy bean sprout salad with a fantastic texture. This recipe is a winner for side dishes and lunchboxes!
Soy Bean Sprout Salad Ingredients- 1 bag Soy bean sprouts (approx. 300g)
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Oligodang (corn syrup) or sugar
- Sesame seeds, to taste
- 1 handful Scallions or white parts of green onion, finely chopped
- A few red or green chilies, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let me guide you through making a delicious soy bean sprout salad with a perfectly crisp texture. This recipe is so easy, even beginners can master it!
Step 2
The key to a crispy, non-fishy soy bean sprout salad is the cooking time. Place the sprouts in a pot and add just enough water to barely cover them. **Tip:** To prevent a fishy smell, either leave the lid off the pot entirely while cooking, or don’t cover it immediately after adding the sprouts. For a crisp texture, cover the pot. Once you see steam forming and water droplets on the lid, boil for about 2 more minutes. Then, turn off the heat and let it steam for about 4 minutes. This method ensures the sprouts remain delightfully crisp. If you choose to cook with the lid off, simply blanch them for about 6 minutes, like you’re just briefly boiling them. Be careful not to overcook!
Step 3
Once cooked, drain the hot water from the sprouts using a colander. **Pro-Tip:** For extra crispiness, quickly rinse the cooked sprouts under cold water to stop the cooking process and then drain them thoroughly. Excess water can make the salad taste diluted. In a bowl, combine the drained sprouts with 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp oligodang (adjust sweetness to your liking), sesame seeds, finely chopped scallions, thinly sliced chilies (if using), 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp minced garlic. Gently mix everything together with your hands, ‘jumble-jumble’ style, ensuring all the ingredients are well combined with the sprouts.
Step 4
And there you have it – a perfectly crispy and flavorful soy bean sprout salad! Simple ingredients transformed into a fantastic side dish. Enjoy this hearty and delicious addition to your meals!
