Crispy Bacon Sukju Bokkeum (Stir Fried Mung Bean Sprouts)
A super simple stir-fried mung bean sprout dish cooked quickly over high heat with flavorful bacon.
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This side dish pairs golden-brown bacon with mung bean sprouts cooked quickly over high heat to keep their crisp texture. Seasoned simply with oyster sauce and salt, it comes together in about 5 minutes for an effortless meal.
- Servings
- 2–3 servings
- Cook time
- 5 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Mung bean sprouts200 g
- Bacon70 g
- Garlic3 cloves
- Scallions (jjokpa)3
Seasoning
- Oyster sauce1/2 tbsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Toasted sesame oila little
- Toasted sesame seedsa little
- Ground black peppera little
- The mung bean sprouts amount to about two large handfuls.
Steps
1. The mung bean sprouts amount to about two large handfuls.
Slice the bacon thinly and separate the strips so they are easy to cook.
Finely chop the scallions and slice the garlic thinly.
2. Heat a pan with a little oil, add the garlic, and fry until fragrant...
3. Add the bacon and stir-fry for a good while until golden brown and slightly crispy.
4. Add the mung bean sprouts and toss a few times to coat them in the bacon flavor...
Once you add the sprouts, it is best to stir-fry quickly over high heat.
5. Season with oyster sauce and salt...
6. Turn off the heat, add the finely chopped scallions, toasted sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and ground black pepper,
then toss everything together in the residual heat to finish.
If you stir-fry mung bean sprouts over low heat for too long, they release a lot of water and turn tough, so cook them quickly and briefly over high heat.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you stir-fry mung bean sprouts over low heat for too long, they release a lot of water and turn tough, so cook them quickly and briefly over high heat.
- Stir-frying the bacon until it is nicely browned and crispy gives it a much better texture and a richer, savourier taste.
FAQ
Why do I need to keep the heat high when stir-frying mung bean sprouts?
Cooking them over low heat for too long draws out excess moisture, leaving the dish watery and the sprouts tough. Stir-frying quickly over high heat keeps them crisp.
How long should I cook the bacon for the best texture?
Cook it thoroughly until it turns golden brown and slightly crispy. This develops its savory flavor and gives it a satisfying bite.
Can I use other meats instead of bacon? AI-generated
Thinly sliced beef brisket or thinly shaved pork belly work well, as their rendered fat and rich flavor complement the sprouts nicely.
