Korean-Style Mung Bean Sprouts (Sukju Namul)

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

3 cups

Bean Sprouts , rinsed

5 cups

Water

1 Tbsp

Salt

1 Tbsp

Toasted White Sesame Seeds , ground

1 clove

Garlic , minced

1 Tbsp

Sesame Oil

1 tsp

Salt

1 Tbsp

Scallions , sliced

1 pinch

Korean Chili Flakes

or Cayenne Pepper

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Prepare the Garlic (1 clove) and Scallions (1 Tbsp) if using. Set aside.

Step 2

Rinse the Bean Sprouts (3 cups) thoroughly, discarding any that are no good.

Step 3

Bring the Water (5 cups) to a boil and add Salt (1 Tbsp) , then add the mung bean sprouts and boil for two to three minutes.

Step 4

While sprouts are boiling, mix the Toasted White Sesame Seeds (1 Tbsp) , garlic, Salt (1 tsp) , Sesame Oil (1 Tbsp) , and scallion in a mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add sprouts to mixing bowl and toss until the seasoning sauce is thoroughly mixed with the sprouts.

Step 6

Plate up, adding Korean Chili Flakes (1 pinch) , if desired. Serve.