Nutrient-Rich Bean Sprout Rice
A Simple and Healthy ‘Bean Sprout Rice’ Recipe for Busy Days
For those who often buy bean sprouts from the supermarket and want to try something new beyond simple side dishes, this recipe is for you! Today, we’ll be making ‘Bean Sprout Rice,’ a satisfying and delicious meal that requires no separate soup or side dishes. The rice is cooked with a flavorful broth extracted from the bean sprouts, making it easy to prepare a healthy and clean meal, especially when paired with a generous amount of seasoning sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy days, when you lack appetite, or simply desire a nutritious meal. It’s sure to enrich your dining table. ^^
Rice Cooking Ingredients- 1 handful of fresh bean sprouts (approx. 100g)
- 2 servings of white rice (approx. 300g)
Flavorful Seasoning Sauce Ingredients- 2 Tbsp minced beef
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (or mirin)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 0.5 Tbsp minced spicy green chili (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced green onion
- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp plum extract (adds sweetness and gloss)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, for a spicier kick)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds or crushed sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp minced beef
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (or mirin)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 0.5 Tbsp minced spicy green chili (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced green onion
- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp plum extract (adds sweetness and gloss)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, for a spicier kick)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds or crushed sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the bean sprouts thoroughly. In a pot, add 1/2 cup (approx. 100ml) of water and the washed bean sprouts. Close the lid tightly from the start and bring to a boil over high heat. Once steam begins to rise, cook for exactly 2 more minutes to keep the bean sprouts crisp.
Step 2
★ Here’s the most crucial tip! Do not discard the broth leftover from boiling the bean sprouts! This broth will add a wonderfully savory and deep flavor to your rice. Drain the bean sprouts using a sieve and set them aside, while carefully collecting the resulting broth in a clean bowl.
Step 3
Now it’s time to cook the rice. Place 2 servings of rice in your rice cooker as you normally would. It’s best to use slightly less water than usual for this step. Use the collected bean sprout broth from step 2 to adjust the water level for the rice. If you don’t have enough bean sprout broth, add a little plain water to reach the desired amount. Press the ‘cook’ button for white rice on your rice cooker to prepare the delicious bean sprout rice.
Step 4
While the rice is cooking, let’s make the seasoning sauce. Heat a pot over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of minced beef. Stir-fry until the moisture evaporates and the beef becomes crumbly. It’s important to cook it until it’s well-seared. Adding 1 tablespoon of cooking wine (or mirin) and a pinch of black pepper at this stage effectively removes any gamey odor from the beef.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 0.5 tablespoon of plum extract for sweetness, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a nutty aroma, 0.5 tablespoon of gochugaru for a spicy kick, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. If you enjoy more heat, add 0.5 tablespoon of minced spicy green chili and 0.5 tablespoon of minced green onion for fragrance. Finally, add all the stir-fried minced beef from step 3 and mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined. Your delicious seasoning sauce is ready.
Step 6
Serve the deliciously cooked bean sprout rice in a bowl. Top it generously with the crisp bean sprouts you prepared in step 1. Then, add 1-2 tablespoons of the carefully made seasoning sauce from step 4, according to your preference, and mix well before eating. The refreshing taste of the bean sprouts combined with the savory seasoning sauce is absolutely delightful. ^^
