Simple Ideas -  Mung Bean/Soy Bean Sprouts

bean sprout banchan

Simply Seasoned 

Either type of bean sprout works well with the following preparations

Method 1

16 ounces fresh bean sprouts
1 small carrot, shredded
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt (more to taste)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Rinse the bean sprouts in cold water, removing any loose shells from the heads. For aesthetics, you can also pinch off the "tails".
Bring a medium to large pot (big enough to hold the bean sprouts) of water to a full rolling boil.
Add the bean sprouts and the shredded carrot to the pot, stirring/turning to immerse everything. Boil for about one minute.
Remove from heat, drain, and rinse immediately with cold water then let drain.
Place the beansprout/carrot into a mixing bowl, sprinkle with salt, add the chopped green onions and sesame seeds, then toss until well mixed.
Chill and serve.


Method 2 
16 ounces fresh bean sprouts
1 green onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
½ teaspoon red chili flakes


Rinse the bean sprouts in cold water, removing any loose shells from the heads. For aesthetics, you can also pinch off the "tails".
Bring a medium to large pot (big enough to hold the bean sprouts) of water to a full rolling boil.
Add the bean sprouts to the pot and boil about one minute.
Remove from heat, drain, and rinse immediately with cold water then let drain.
Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and toss until well mixed.
Chill and serve.


kong namul, sukju namul, banchan

bean sprout soup

Simply Soup 

½ pound soy bean sprouts (substitute: mung bean sprouts)
6 cups water
3 cloves garlic, thin sliced or minced
½ teaspoon chili flakes (more to taste/spice tolerance)
2 green onions, chopped
salt to taste
Optional
Vegetable or anchovy broth instead of water
Fine ground Korean sun dried red chili pepper
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Korean radish slices


Rinse the bean sprouts in cold water, removing any loose skins or shells.
Bring the water to a full boil, add the bean sprouts and return to a full boil.
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about fifteen minutes.
Add the garlic and simmer another 10 minutes.
Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, stir, and remove from heat.
Place green onion equally in 4 serving bowls.
Add bean sprouts and broth to each bowl and salt to taste.

OPTIONAL
Instead of water, make an anchovy/kelp broth.
Add fish sauce to amp up the flavor.
Briefly sautee the minced garlic in 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, then add water or vegetable broth to the pot.


kongnamul guk, guk, Haejang-guk (해장국, 解酲-)

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