Sesame Bean Sprouts Salad

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Korean

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 6

Servings: servings

Calories: 77kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Served warm or cold, Sesame Bean Sprouts Salad is a crunchy and delicious side that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes! Blanched sprouts are tossed in a savoury, earthy, salty sauce made with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and lots of fresh green onions.

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Ingredients

4-5 cups bean sprouts
4 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced
3-4 stalks green onions, finely sliced

Instructions

Add enough water to a pot to cover the bean sprouts. Do not add the bean sprouts yet though! Bring the pot of water to a full boil.
In the meantime, wash the bean sprouts very well by transferring them to a large bowl and filling the bowl with cold water. Vigorously swish the sprout with your hand to rinse them well. Drain off the water and repeat. Do this until the water runs completely clear!
Once the pot of water is boiling, add the bean sprouts to the pot and blanch for 1 minute.
Remove the bean sprouts from the boiling water immediately and immerse them in a bowl of cold water. Cool the blanched bean sprouts completely and drain well.
Next, in a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, and green onions.
Add the bean sprouts and toss to coat.
You can eat the salad immediately, or you can let it set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes first if you prefer not to have a cold salad. Alternatively, for maximum flavour, cover and refrigerate for one hour before serving. This allows the flavours time to come together and to be honest, this side salad is best served chilled.

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