Kongnamul muchim soybean sprout salad
Crunchy bean sprouts dressed in garlic, sesame and chilli, a classic Korean side.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.99 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the sprouts and pick over any brown tails.
- 2
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the sprouts, covered, for 5 minutes. They should be tender but still crunchy.
5 min - 3
Drain and rinse under cold water, then squeeze out the excess water gently.
- 4
Toss with the garlic, spring onions, sesame oil, gochugaru and salt.
- 5
Mix with your hands and finish with sesame seeds. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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