Crisp and Simple Sukjunamul Muchim (Seasoned Mung Bean Sprouts)
A crunchy vegetable side dish made by blanching mung bean sprouts and tossing them lightly with salt and toasted sesame oil.
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The key is to briefly blanch the mung bean sprouts in boiling water and rinse them quickly in cold water to keep them crisp. Seasoned cleanly and simply with only minced green onion, toasted sesame oil, and salt—no garlic needed. It is easy to prepare with everyday ingredients.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Cook time
- 2 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Mung bean sprouts200 g
Seasoning
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tsp
- Minced green onion1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Pick off any green bean skins from the mung bean sprouts, wash them clean, and set aside.
Steps
Pick off any green bean skins from the mung bean sprouts, wash them clean, and set aside.
Add the mung bean sprouts to boiling water, wait for it to return to a boil, take them out after 2 minutes, and rinse quickly in cold water.
Rinsing them in ice water keeps them deliciously crisp.
Drain the water in a colander.
Place the blanched mung bean sprouts in a bowl, add the minced green onion, toasted sesame oil, salt, and toasted sesame seeds, and gently toss together.
I usually add a little garlic to soybean sprouts, but for mung bean sprouts, I only add about as much as minced green onion.
Ppunwife's tips
- Rinsing them in ice water keeps them deliciously crisp.
- I usually add a little garlic to soybean sprouts, but for mung bean sprouts, I only add about as much as minced green onion.
FAQ
How do you keep mung bean sprouts crunchy?
Drop them into boiling water, blanch for 2 minutes once the water returns to a boil, and rinse quickly in cold or ice water to preserve the crunch.
Is there a reason minced garlic is not used in the seasoning?
Unlike soybean sprouts, mung bean sprouts are seasoned cleanly with just minced green onion instead of strong-flavored garlic.
Can I season with soup soy sauce instead of salt? AI-generated
Generally, you can add a small amount of soup soy sauce or fish sauce for extra savoriness, but it can darken the color, so adjust accordingly.
