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Sukju Namul is an easy Korean bean sprout salad made by blanching mung bean sprouts and seasoning them with sesame oil and garlic.
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Sukju Namul (Korean Bean Sprout Salad)

Sukju Namul (숙주나물 무침), or Bean Sprout Salad is a deliciously simple banchan (side dish) that's a ubiquitous part of the Korean table. With blanched mung bean sprouts tossed with garlic and flavorful toasted sesame oil, it comes together in minutes.
Course Appetizer, Sides
Cuisine Korean
Level Beginner
Main Ingredient Vegetable
Diet Dairy-Free, Low Sugar, Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 121kcal

Ingredients

  • 400 grams bean sprouts
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon soy sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic (finely grated)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 scallion (finely chopped)

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. 
  • While you're waiting for the water to boil, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and salt together in a bowl and whisk to combine. 
  • Add the bean sprouts to the boiling water and blanch until the water returns to a boil (40 seconds to 1 minute). 
    Blanch the bean sprouts for about a minute to make this Korean Bean Sprout Salad.
  • Drain the bean sprouts and rinse with cold water. 
    Drain and rinse the blanched bean sprouts to cool them off enough to handle.
  • Use your hands to squeeze as much water out of the bean sprouts as you can. This quantity of bean sprouts should end up being a handful. 
    To ensure your Sukju Namul does not get watery, it's important to squeeze the blanched bean sprouts well.
  • Break up the clump of beansprouts as you add them to the bowl with the sauce. Add the sesame seeds and scallions and toss to distribute evenly. 
    An easy delicious recipe for Sukju Namul (Korean Bean Sprout Salad).

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 27.6mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2.4mg