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Kongnamul (Korean Seasoned Soybean Sprouts)

Appetizer 🧄Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Korean 🇰🇷 Gluten-FreeVegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻

Kongnamul (Korean Seasoned Soybean Sprouts) offers a crisp-tender bite with a nutty richness from sesame oil, balanced by soy sauce and a gentle heat from gochugaru. A hint of rice vinegar brightens each mouthful, making it a refreshing banchan that pairs well with grilled meats or a simple bowl of rice.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook5 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Kongnamul (Korean Seasoned Soybean Sprouts)
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add the bean sprouts and cook, uncovered, until tender but still crisp, about 15 seconds.

  3. 3

    Drain in a colander, then immediately submerge in ice water for several minutes to halt the cooking. Drain thoroughly and set aside.

  4. 4

    Whisk the sesame oil, soy sauce, Korean chile powder, sesame seeds, and garlic together in a large bowl.

  5. 5

    Stir in the bean sprouts and toss to coat; sprinkle with the green onions and season with the rice wine vinegar. Refrigerate before serving.

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