Description
Easy Korean Bean Sprout Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the lively flavors of Korean street food straight to your kitchen. With its crunchy bean sprouts, aromatic garlic, and nutty sesame oil, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Perfect as a side dish for grilled meats or as a light snack, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse the bean sprouts under cold water until clean and set them aside in a bowl.
- In a small pan over medium heat, add sesame oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in soy sauce and rice vinegar, mixing well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed bean sprouts with the garlic mixture, tossing gently to coat.
- Top with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds; toss again before serving.
- Chill for about 15 minutes to enhance flavor before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg