Mung Bean Salad 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.

SPROUTED MUNG BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all of the ingredients together in a large serving bowl. Serve immediately.

MUNG BEAN THREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cilantro, garlic and chile in a mortar and grind to a paste, or use a blender. Transfer this mixture to a saucepan, and add the vinegar, sugar and salt. Heat to a boil, remove from the heat and cool. Set aside.
• Cut the soaked noodles into 3-inch lengths. Mix the noodles, prawns, onions and celery together in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat. Add the tomato, and shrimps and gently toss again.
• Serve on lettuce leaves with cilantro leaves garnishing the top.

LENTIL, QUINOA, AND MUNG BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place mung beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
• Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a medium pot. Add lentils and bay leaf, cover, and simmer over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, drain mung beans. Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a small pot. Add mung beans, cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Bring 2 cups salted water and quinoa to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until all water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let steam for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Place lemon juice, zest, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a large bowl. Drizzle in oil, whisking constantly until dressing is smooth. Add cooled lentils, mung beans, and quinoa; stir to combine. Add cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, green onions, and parsley; stir to incorporate. Refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Taste and adjust salt, if necessary.

MUNG BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the dried mung beans in a large bowl of water and let soak overnight. Drain.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add mung beans and boil for 10 minutes.
• Drain the mung beans and repeat the process with a fresh pot of boiling water, this time for 7 minutes.
• Drain mung beans and rinse under cold water. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
• Add scallions, mint, olive oil, vinegar and salt and toss to combine.
• Divide among serving dishes, garnish with hard boiled eggs, black olives and fresh mint leaves.

SPROUTED MUNG BEAN SALAD (MOONG SALAAD)

Steps:

• Mix the chili, onion, tomato, lemon juice, sugar (if using), salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
• Add the sprouts to the chili mixture, gently combine, then fold in the cilantro.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until required. Serve chilled.