Beansprout Banchan (Kongnamul Muchim)
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This is a quick veg to whip together that keeps in the fridge well and can be pulled out during meals and served cold for any moments you're seeking some extra veg or a different savory element to enjoy during your meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb soybean sprouts
- 1 tsp salt
- 2-4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp gochugaru
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds
- 1 green chopped onion
Methodology
Pretend you're cooking pasta and start by boiling water with the salt added. Once bubbling away, add the bean sprouts and blanche for a few minutes. We want to retain the crunch in the sprouts, but cook enough to get rid of the raw flavor.
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Once done cooking, drain away the water well.
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In a separate bowl, add the minced garlic, gochugaru, fish sauce, and sesame oil.
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Add the cooked beansprouts and mix to season.
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Top off the with chopped green onion and sesame seeds, and mix again. Add more salt or gochugaru to taste.
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Results
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Very quick, very simple, and pretty tasty. My SO isn't crazy about vegetables, but this is one of the ones that he likes because (1) it has a very satisfying crunch and fresh flavor, (2) it comes together so quickly, and (3) making this once can last through a few grazings throughout the week.