Sesame-Pepper Bean Sprouts

A simple Korean-inspired side dish featuring tender mung bean sprouts tossed with aromatic sesame oil and a flavorful blend of toasted sesame seeds, black pepper, and optional gochugaru for heat.

4 servings
7 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups mung bean sprouts
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Cook 6 cups mung bean sprouts (about 12 ounces) in a large pot of boiling salted water until soft but not mushy, 3-4 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; toss to coat. Season with sesame mixture and gochugaru (coarse Korean red pepper powder). (Serve remaining sesame mixture with Bibimbap .)

    5 min

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