Tender Vienna Sausage and Bean Sprout Stir-Fry: Simple Pub Snack & Kid-Friendly Side Dish
A special evening calls for a special dish! Learn how to make a delicious and easy Vienna Sausage and Bean Sprout Stir-Fry, perfect as a delightful pub snack or a healthy side for kids.
Tonight is a special occasion for my parents to enjoy a drink. While I don’t partake, I knew an evening of revelry was planned when my mother purchased spirits the night before. Her habit of stocking up in advance is a clear signal that ‘tomorrow is a drinking day.’ And what’s a drink without a delicious accompaniment? As the resident snack connoisseur, I stepped up to the plate! My chosen dish for this evening is the ‘Vienna Sausage and Bean Sprout Stir-Fry.’ Despite its simple name, the flavor is anything but ordinary. Let’s dive into the incredibly straightforward cooking process. You’ll see just how easy it is to whip up this fantastic dish for any occasion!
Main Ingredients- 200g plump Vienna sausages
- 300g fresh bean sprouts
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/3 stalk green onion (scallion)
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 red bell pepper
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by thoroughly rinsing the fresh, crisp bean sprouts under running water. After washing, drain them well in a colander. Ensuring they are well-drained prevents excess water from making the stir-fry soggy.
Step 2
Thinly slice the garlic cloves into approximately 0.3cm thick pieces. These aromatic slices will infuse the dish with a wonderful fragrance.
Step 3
Finely chop the green onion (scallion) into pieces about 0.3cm thick. The subtle sweetness and aroma of the green onion will enhance the overall flavor profile.
Step 4
Cut the yellow and red bell peppers into uniform pieces, about 0.3cm thick. Their vibrant colors will make the dish visually appealing.
Step 5
Make 3 to 4 small slits on each Vienna sausage with a knife. Scoring the sausages allows the flavors to penetrate better and helps them cook evenly, creating a pleasing shape.
Step 6
Now, let’s prepare the delicious sauce. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of mirin, 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar. Whisk everything together until well blended to create a harmonious sauce.
Step 7
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a preheated pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and chopped green onions. Sauté them gently until they release their fragrant aroma, taking care not to burn them.
Step 8
Once the garlic and green onions are fragrant, add the scored Vienna sausages, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry them together until they are lightly cooked and begin to soften.
Step 9
When the sausages and bell peppers are partially cooked, add the drained bean sprouts and the prepared sauce to the pan. Stir-fry everything quickly over high heat. It’s important not to overcook the bean sprouts, as they can become mushy.
Step 10
As all the ingredients and the sauce come together and glisten, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Give it a final quick stir to evenly distribute the nutty aroma.
Step 11
Once the sesame oil is fragrant, turn off the heat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds over the dish for an extra nutty crunch. Your delightful Vienna Sausage and Bean Sprout Stir-Fry is now ready to be enjoyed warm!
