Sesame Bean Sprouts

Submitted by J e l i s a

"Spicy Korean side dish, also makes for great babimbap (mix w/red pepper paste and rice)"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bean sprouts
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 -2 green onion, diced
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

directions

1. Clean sprouts, discard any brown pieces.
2. Place into boiling water, allow to boil for approximately 5-8 minutes.
3. Drain well.
4. In large bowl, toss ingredients.
5. Served warm or cold.

Reviews

[Anu_N]

Whoa, this was really spicy! Scaling down to 1 serving, I decided to be brave and add all of the optional 1 1/2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes, and boy, it burned! The sesame flavour comes through nicely though. This was a fairly easy recipe to put together, but I need to adjust the seasonings to suit my taste.

 

[Sueski]

Oh Dear!! I am on FIRE! I made the recipe as called for but I was short on the red chili pepper, so only added one tablespoon...soooooo glad I did!! I love spicy food (usually have at least one spicy-hot food on the dinner table)...but this was over the top for me. I love the crunch of this dish and will make it again with maybe only a TEASPOON of red pepper flakes and a bit less of the sesame oil.

 

[Elisabetta47]

This is great!

 

[Shalabhanjika]

This recipe is fabulous hot or cold....I love it!!!

 

[Gods_sugarcookie]

I disagree with Kathy, also. I have a Korean dad and his mother taught my mom to make this dish, and we always add the red pepper flakes and onion; it wouldn't be congnamul(seasoned bean sprouts) with out it!