Crispy Bean Sprout Salad: An Easy Side Dish Recipe
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Let’s make a delicious and crunchy bean sprout salad that’s perfect as a special side or a regular dish for holidays and everyday meals.
Main Ingredients- 1 bag of bean sprouts (approx. 200-300g)
- A small amount of chopped green onion (optional, to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re going to make a delicious and crunchy bean sprout salad that will whet your appetite. It’s incredibly simple but guarantees great taste!
Step 2
First, rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly under running water. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to boiling water. Once the water starts boiling again, add the prepared bean sprouts. Blanch them for a very short period, specifically between 1 to 1.5 minutes, to maintain their crispiness. Overcooking will make them mushy, so be sure to watch the time.
Step 3
Immediately after blanching, rinse the bean sprouts in cold water to cool them down (a ‘cold shower’). Then, using both hands, squeeze out as much water as possible. If there’s remaining water, the salad will be bland and less flavorful, so squeezing out the water is a crucial step.
Step 4
Place the squeezed bean sprouts in a bowl and add the seasoning ingredients. Mix in 2 tsp of soy sauce (or 1 tsp of regular soy sauce), 1/2 tsp of salt, 2 tsp of sesame oil, and a little chopped green onion. Gently toss the mixture with your hands until the seasoning is evenly distributed. Make sure to loosen any clumps while mixing so the seasoning is well-balanced.
Step 5
Gently toss everything together until well combined, and your crispy, subtly flavored, and delicious bean sprout salad is complete. It’s wonderful served with a bowl of warm rice!
