Korean Bean Sprout Salad Sookju Namul Recipes

SUKJU NAMUL (MUNG BEAN SPROUT SALAD)

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add mung beans; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cool running water to stop the cooking process. Drain well; transfer to a bowl.
• Combine baby carrot and green onion in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with water and place in the microwave for 30 seconds. Drain.
• Stir baby carrot and green onion into the bean sprouts in the bowl. Add sesame oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and sesame seeds; mix by hand until combined.

KOREAN BEAN SPROUT SALAD (SOOKJU NAMUL)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Parboil the bean sprouts in boiling water for 2 minutes.
• 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.
• Toss the bean sprouts with the scallion, garlic, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, and salt.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

KOREAN BEAN SPROUTS SALAD (SOOKJU NAMUL)

Steps:

• Bring a medium size pot of water with 1 teaspoon of salt to boil.
• Add mung bean sprouts and blanch for 2 minutes. It's important to use a timer here so you don't overcook them. Drain and rinse under cold water until the bean sprouts are cold. Drain again.
• Gently squeeze the sprouts to remove excess water and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Transfer to a bowl and add sesame oil. Toss the beans sprouts until they are evenly coated and sprinkle garlic, scallions, sesame seeds, and salt.
• Toss again and serve cold.