Korean Spicy Bean Sprout Side Dish Recipe - Explore Cook Eat (2024)

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One of my favorite recipes is this Korean Spicy Bean Sprout Side Dish recipe!

Korean spicy bean sprouts can be considered banchan, which are an essential part of any Korean meal. I almost LOVE the banchan (Korean side dishes) more than I adore the main meal itself!

Here I am delighted to share with you a recipe for a delicious Korean spicy bean sprout salad, as good as you'll enjoy at your favorite Korean restaurants!

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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • Suggestions For Serving
  • FAQ
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🥘 Ingredients

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You must know how easy and simple and quick this is to make. Few ingredients = quick prep = delish = scrumptious Korean banchan!!!

The Korean Bean Sprout side dish, or kongnamul muchim, can be spicy or not spicy. Here we concentrate on the amazing delicious spicy version!

So here are the ingredients you will need to make this wonderful Korean food:

You should be able to find these ingredients at Korean grocery stores or your local grocery store. I've also provided some links to Amazon if you would like to order from there.

🔪 Instructions

Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Add 1 ts salt, and then add your rinsed and picked over bean sprouts. Ensure the water covers the bean sprouts. Blanch for 2 minutes, and then drain and rinse with cold running water.

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Meanwhile combine the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and fish sauce in a large mixing bowl.

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After rinsing the sprouts in cold water, add to the bowl which contains the above combined ingredients. Mix gently, and then add the green onions and mix again.

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And then voila! You have your delicious Korean Spicy Bean Sprout banchan!

Suggestions For Serving

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This delicious side dish is superb served with a bowl of rice! It also makes the perfect accompaniment to any Korean main dish such as Korean galbi, or as a side anytime you'd like something spicy.

I hope this easy Korean bean sprouts recipe will become one of your favorites!

FAQ

What is the difference between mungbean sprouts and soy bean sprouts?

Mungbean sprouts germinate from mung beans, and soy bean sprouts are grown by sprouting soy beans. Mungbean sprouts have small yellow leaves at one end, and soy bean sprouts have yellow round heads at the end.

How should I store any leftover Korean bean sprout salad?

Store leftover bean sprouts in an airtight container in your refrigerator, and consume within 2-3 days.

Other Korean Banchan Recipes

Here are some other easy Korean banchan recipes which you may like to try:

  • Quick and Easy Cucumber Kimchi
  • Bok Choy Kimchi
  • Korean Perilla Leaves
  • Zucchini Side Dish
  • Wild Green Onion Kimchi (Pa Kimchi

Once you try making a couple of these you'll realize just how easy to make and delicious they are!

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Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts

Grace Stewart

Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts is a super delicious Korean banchan! Easy to make it is the perfect accompaniment to rice or any Korean main dish!

4.75 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 minutes mins

Total Time 9 minutes mins

Course banchan, Side Dish

Cuisine Korean

Servings 4 people

Calories 66 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot for blanching the sprouts

  • mixing bowl for combining the ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 ts salt
  • 1 lb bean sprouts rinsed and any black parts and long stems discarded
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Korean red pepper chili flakes (red pepper powder)
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 green onions sliced thinly
  • 4 teaspoon fish sauce

Instructions

  • Boil water in a large saucepan. Add 1 ts salt, and then add your rinsed and picked over bean sprouts. Ensure the water covers the bean sprouts. Blanch for 2 minutes, and then drain and rinse with cold water.

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  • Meanwhile combine the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and fish sauce in a large mixing bowl.

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  • After rinsing the sprouts in cold water, add to the bowl which contains the above combined ingredients. Mix gently, and then add the green onions and mix again.

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Notes

Enjoy this delicious spicy Korean bean sprout banchan with rice, or as an accompaniment to any Korean main dish such as Korean galbi!

Enjoy this taste of Korea!

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1061mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Banchan, bean sprouts, side dish

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  1. Eileen Tse

    Korean Spicy Bean Sprout Side Dish Recipe - Explore Cook Eat (12)
    Simple and straightforward recipe with nice aromatics and subtle taste! Really enjoyed it 🙂

    Reply

    • Grace

      Hi Eileen! Thanks so much for your comments and for trying this out! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Take good care!! Grace 🙂

      Reply

    • Kimberly Golightly

      Hi. Great recipe. Was wondering how to store this and how long it can be stored. Thanks!!

      Reply

      • Grace

        Hi Kimberly! Thanks so much for trying the recipe and taking the time to comment! This is best stored in an airtight container in your fridge and best eaten within a couple of days...maybe 3 days at the longest. If you have any other questions please let me know. I'm so happy that you enjoyed it! All the best to you and your family! Grace

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  2. Tori

    Korean Spicy Bean Sprout Side Dish Recipe - Explore Cook Eat (13)
    These were delicious and scratched the itch for Korean side dishes during a time when going out isn't favorable. Thank you! 🙂

    Reply

    • Grace

      Hi Tori! You made my day! I'm so happy that you enjoyed these Korean bean sprouts! Thanks for trying the recipe and for commenting here. I do hope that you stay safe and warm where you are and take good care!! 🙂 Thank you again!!! Grace

      Reply

  3. June Barrera

    Korean Spicy Bean Sprout Side Dish Recipe - Explore Cook Eat (14)
    What a quick way to stir up a side dish with your favorite Korean dish! My husband kept saying over and over that this was really good. I again lessened the amount of spice for my husband but still turned out great for my mom who is Korean to taste it was really impressed. She said the bean sprouts were cooked perfectly in the water, so thanks Grace for sharing the right amount of time to cook it because I had no idea!
    By the way, we looked this up and it’s also keto friendly so my husband said we need to eat this more often ! He also says it’s good for inflammation snd prevents cancer so we will be making this more often! Thanks Grace for sharing your recipe!

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    • Grace

      Thanks so much for trying out this recipe! Glad that it fits in with your keto diet so that you can enjoy it. Sounds like I need to make it more often for my family as it's so healthy. :-). I'm so happy that your family liked it thank you again for taking the time to comment and rate this recipe! Grace

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  4. April Lewis

    Korean Spicy Bean Sprout Side Dish Recipe - Explore Cook Eat (15)
    This dish brings back memories when my mom used to make it! I had made this dish with the spicy chicken bulgogi dish and was perfect together! I will be making this over and over to compliment the Korean dishes I make. So tasty, easy and inexpensive side dish to make! I gave some to my friend and she said it tasted so good with her rice! 🤣 thank you Grace for sharing this recipe! 🤗

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    • Grace

      Hi April! Thank you for trying out the bean sprouts and it means a lot that it brought back memories of when mom used to make it. I'm so happy that your friend liked it too! Here's to more Spicy Bean Sprouts in our future! Grace

      Reply

  5. Dani

    Delicious! Made with 1tbsp Korean pepper powder and 1 tbsp gochujang sauce. Perfect side with rice and nori.

    Reply

    • Grace

      Hi Dani! I'm so very delighted that you liked the Spicy Bean Sprouts! Thanks for trying this out and for taking the time to comment! Hope you have the BEST New Year! Cheers! Grace

      Reply

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Korean Spicy Bean Sprout Side Dish Recipe - Explore Cook Eat (2024)

FAQs

How long does Korean bean sprout side dish last? ›

You can store Korean Bean Sprouts Side Dish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. The extra marinating time will add more flavor but if left marinating for too long the bean sprouts will become soggy. Try to enjoy them within 3 days!

Can you eat soybean sprouts? ›

Raw soybean sprouts have many benefits for human health, but for the best effect, you must know the following important notes: There are many processing methods, using soybean sprouts such as eating raw, stir-frying with meat, cooking soup, ... or can also be processed into soybean powder or soybean germ essence.

How long to blanch bean sprouts? ›

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and quickly blanch the sprouts for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Immediately soak them in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. Set them aside to drain well.

How do I know if bean sprouts have gone bad? ›

Place the sprouts in the fridge as soon as you get home and use them before the best-before date. Use within two days of purchase if they are not pre-packaged. Throw away any sprouts that are past their best-before date or that have lost their crispness, look wilted or smell musty.

What do bean sprouts do for your body? ›

Bean sprouts may help to improve your overall heart health by balancing cholesterol. Studies show that sprouts may help reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol, which causes the buildup of artery-clogging plaque. Bean sprouts may also increase levels of “good” HDL cholesterol, which helps clear fatty deposits from the blood.

When should you not eat bean sprouts? ›

Children, older adults, pregnant women, and persons with weakened immune systems should avoid eating raw sprouts of any kind (including alfalfa, clover, radish, and mung bean sprouts). Cook sprouts thoroughly to reduce the risk of illness.

Are Korean bean sprouts good for you? ›

Not only are they delicious, but bean sprouts are healthy. They're loaded with vitamins and minerals. Plus, they're a great source of plant-based protein and fiber. And if that's not enough to convince you to start sprinkling them on everything, bean sprouts are also incredibly low in calories.

Is it safe to eat bean sprouts raw? ›

Bean sprouts are grown in warm, moist conditions that are ideal for the rapid growth of bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria. Bean sprouts are excellent used in stir fries but are not to be used raw in salads unless they are labelled as “ready to eat”.

How to make bean sprouts at home? ›

Place beans in jar with water

Fill the glass jar with cool, clean water. The beans will expand as they soak and take up even more space as they sprout, so give them plenty of space in the jar. Two tablespoons of alfalfa seeds for a 3-cup jar is plenty. Other beans should not take up more than 1⁄4 of the jar.

What is the difference between bean sprouts and soybean sprouts? ›

Notice the stems are thicker than soya bean sprouts and the head is flat. Left to grow, the seeds become soya bean sprouts. The heads are much bigger and rounder than the bean sprouts and the stems skinner.

How long do soy bean sprouts last in the fridge? ›

Store bean sprouts in a bowl of water in the fridge, changing the water every two days, for up to five days.

Do you have to boil bean sprouts before eating? ›

The NHS currently advises only eating raw beansprouts if they're labelled 'ready to eat'; all other sprouts should be cooked thoroughly until steaming hot throughout. People in vulnerable groups are advised to cook all sprouts until steaming hot throughout before eating.

How long do Korean bean sprouts last? ›

Store bean sprouts in the ventilated container they came in, keeping them dry. They will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

What happens if you don't cook bean sprouts properly? ›

Due to their water content, raw bean sprouts can harbor bacteria and cause gut infection. This can cause digestive issues, such as diarrhea, bloating, nausea and vomiting. If you have a weakened immunity due to diseases or if you think that you have weak immunity, eat them only after you cook them fully.

How long is bean sprout banchan good for in the fridge? ›

Soybean Sprout Banchan

If you love bibimbap, it is also one of the classic namul (vegetable dish) used, adding a nice crunch along with other vegetables to the dish. This is one of the easiest and healthiest snacks you can keep at home. It comes together really quick and can last in your refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

How long do bean sprouts last in the fridge? ›

If they are soggy or discoloured, you know not to purchase these. As soon as you get home, wash the sprouts and discard the ones that don't look good. Place the sprouts in a container with water, cover and refrigerate for UP TO 7 days, replacing the water every 1-2 days.

How long can banchan stay in the fridge? ›

Banchan is meant to be stored in your fridge and portioned out at meal times as needed. Depending on the banchan and how it's stored, some banchan will last in your fridge for a few days while others will last for weeks (even months in the case of kimchi).

How long does bean sprout kimchi last? ›

After all Kimchee is fermented pickled vegetable without using vinegar. This bean sprout Kimchee can last in your fridge for eternity but honestly, it won't last that long. Why? because you will eat them up within a week!

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