Kongnamool (Korean Soybean Sprouts)

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These Korean bean sprouts with the flavor of kimchi are truly delicious. Enjoy with a bowl of rice.

Submitted by Emmy
Updated on June 11, 2024
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A bowl of Kongnamool (Korean Soybean Sprouts) topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound soybean sprouts

  • ¼ cup sesame oil

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Korean chile powder

  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup chopped green onion

  • 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar, or to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make Kongnamool (Korean soybean sprouts)

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  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add bean sprouts and cook, uncovered, until tender yet still crisp, about 15 seconds.

    A large pot of bean sprouts in simmering water

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  3. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.

    A bowl of beansprouts in ice water

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  4. Whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, Korean chile powder, sesame seeds, and garlic together in a large bowl.

    A small bowl of sesame seed oil-soy sauce being whisked together

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  5. Stir in bean sprouts and toss to coat; sprinkle with green onions and season with rice wine vinegar. Refrigerate before serving.

    A glass bowl of bean sprouts tossed in sesame-soy sauce with sliced green onions and sesame seeds

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

288 Calories
23g Fat
15g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 288
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Sodium 508mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 16g 33%
Vitamin C 21mg 24%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 671mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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