Spicy Bean Sprouts
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Spicy Bean Sprouts, a quick and flavorful recipe bursting with Korean-inspired zest. Crisp bean sprouts are stir-fried in fragrant sesame oil and infused with a bold, savory-spicy sauce made from soy sauce, gochugaru, and rice vinegar, perfectly balanced with a touch of sugar. Minced garlic and scallions add aromatic depth, while a garnish of toasted sesame seeds adds a nutty crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vegan dish is perfect as a tangy side for your favorite Asian meals or as a fresh topping for rice bowls and noodles. Packed with crunchy texture and fiery flavor, these Spicy Bean Sprouts are sure to be a hit on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams bean sprouts
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 stalks scallions
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris. Drain and set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the scallions.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, gochugaru, rice vinegar, sugar, and water to create the spicy sauce. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the bean sprouts to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to slightly soften but remain crunchy.
Pour the spicy sauce over the bean sprouts and toss well to coat evenly. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with the sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt if needed.
Serve immediately as a side dish or topping, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
74 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 417 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 213 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
