Best Korean Bean Sprout Recipe – Sukju Namul. Servings 3-4 Cooking Time: 8 min Difficulty: Easy. Ingredients. 1 lb (450g) bean sprouts. 1/2 tsp sesame seeds. 1/2 tsp sesame oil. 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (Trader Joe’s fine sea salt – 440 mg sodium per 1/4 tsp) 1 qt salted water for cooking (1/2 tsp sea salt for 1 quart of water)
They are a must-have to enjoy any Korean meal and staple dishes of Korean food. From typical vegetable banchan recipes made with soybean sprouts, cucumber or spinach to potato, tofu or egg, you have it all here. Plus, since many of them are vegetable side dishes, some of banchan dishes are perfectly vegetarian or vegan (or adaptable to the diet).
Directions. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bean sprouts, and cook uncovered until tender yet still crisp, about 15 seconds. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the bean sprouts are cold, drain well, and set aside.
Seeing how the mung bean sprouts change so quickly, Korean people living during the times of King Sejo started calling it “sukju” saying that mung bean sprouts change quickly and easily just like how Shin Sukju changed his allegiance so quickly and easily. Haha.. so now you know… the rest of the story…