Korean Bean Sprout Salad (Sookju Namul)

Korean Bean Sprout Salad (Sookju Namul)

from thespruceeats.com
7 min
4 servings

A popular side dish, Korean bean sprouts (sookju namul) complement any Korean meal. This salad is tasty, fresh, healthy, and easy to make.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound mung bean sprouts, rinsed thoroughly
  • 1 scallion, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Parboil the bean sprouts in boiling water for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove them from the boiling water and rinse the sprouts in cold water. Gently squeeze the bean sprouts between your hands to get rid of the excess water.

  4. 4

    Toss the bean sprouts with the scallion, garlic, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, and salt.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.