Spicy and Aromatic Bean Sprout Rice with Wild Chive Sauce
Making Bean Sprout Rice with Wild Chive Sauce
Enjoy this crunchy bean sprout rice made with a flavorful wild chive sauce. It’s a delightful dish that combines the freshness of bean sprouts with the fragrant aroma of wild chives, perfect for a simple yet satisfying meal.
Bean Sprout Rice Ingredients- 1 handful fresh bean sprouts (approx. 100g)
- 1.5 cups soaked rice (300ml)
- 100g daikon radish
- A little beef (ground or for grilling) (approx. 50g)
Wild Chive Sauce Ingredients- 1 handful wild chives (approx. 50g)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced green onion
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 paper cup soy sauce (approx. 100ml)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 chili pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 handful wild chives (approx. 50g)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced green onion
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 paper cup soy sauce (approx. 100ml)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 chili pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the rice thoroughly. Adding a few pieces of dried kelp (dashima) while cooking the rice will enhance its flavor. Let the rice soak in water for about 30 minutes.
Step 2
Slice the daikon radish into pieces slightly thicker than you would for seasoned radish salad (musaengchae) to ensure a better texture in your bean sprout rice. Place the soaked rice in your rice cooker. Add water just enough to cover the rice. Then, layer the bean sprouts and the sliced radish on top. Cook the rice. The bean sprouts and radish will release moisture, resulting in a wonderfully moist rice dish.
Step 3
While the rice is cooking, prepare the beef topping. You can use beef for grilling or bulgogi. Mince the beef. In a bowl, combine the minced beef with 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce, a pinch of sugar, and a little pepper. Mix well. Heat a frying pan and stir-fry the seasoned beef until cooked.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the fragrant wild chive sauce that will elevate your bean sprout rice! In a bowl, pour the soy sauce. Add red pepper flakes, sesame oil, finely chopped wild chives (washed and trimmed), minced green onion, minced garlic, toasted sesame seeds, and finely chopped chili pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly. If you enjoy a spicier kick, feel free to add more chili pepper.
Step 5
Your delicious bean sprout rice is ready! Even with minimal water added, the moisture from the soaked rice, bean sprouts, and radish creates a perfectly cooked, moist, and flavorful rice dish.
Step 6
Serve the beautifully prepared bean sprout rice generously topped with the homemade wild chive sauce. Add the glistening stir-fried beef for a visually appealing and incredibly tasty meal. Enjoy the fragrant flavors of spring!
