Crispy and Savory Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts
10-Minute Golden Recipe for Delicious Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts That Will Steal Your Rice Bowl
Today, I’m sharing a super simple recipe that even beginner cooks can master in just 10 minutes. Enjoy delicious side dish stir-fried bean sprouts with a satisfying crunch! Try making this fail-proof recipe that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients- 1 bunch fresh bean sprouts (approx. 150g)
- Scallions, chopped (to your liking)
- 2 Tbsp perilla oil (Korean sesame oil)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (use your preferred type, e.g., Korean soup soy sauce or regular soy sauce)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the star of our dish: the bean sprouts. Rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris. Drain them well in a colander. I’m using about one bunch (approximately 150g) for this recipe, which is a good portion for one meal.
Step 2
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat a pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of perilla oil. I like to use 2 tablespoons for its rich, nutty flavor. Add the chopped scallions and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. I used pre-chopped scallions from my freezer for convenience.
Step 3
Once the scallions are fragrant, add the drained bean sprouts directly to the pan. Here’s a key tip: don’t stir or toss them just yet. We’ll add the seasonings immediately to preserve their crispiness.
Step 4
Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes (1 Tbsp), soy sauce (1 Tbsp), minced garlic (0.5 Tbsp), and ‘Yeondu’ (a Korean seasoning liquid, 1 Tbsp – if you don’t have it, you can add a little more soy sauce). Now, stir-fry everything together for about 5 minutes, ensuring the seasonings coat the bean sprouts evenly. You’ll notice the bean sprouts starting to soften slightly after about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Just before you turn off the heat, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. And there you have it – a super simple and delicious stir-fried bean sprouts recipe, ready in no time!
Step 6
Ta-da! Our incredibly easy and quick 10-minute stir-fried bean sprouts are complete. They retain their delightful crunch and are seasoned perfectly, making them a true rice thief. This is a fantastic alternative to plain bean sprout salad, and I find myself making it often.
Step 7
Serve this stir-fried bean sprouts dish over a bowl of freshly steamed rice. The combination of the crisp sprouts and savory, slightly spicy seasoning is absolutely irresistible, especially when you’re not feeling very hungry. Enjoy this simple yet satisfying dish!
