Spicy Korean Bean Sprouts

Kongnamool is Korean Bean Sprouts Salad or just Korean bean sprouts. Here we are talking Spicy Korean Bean Sprouts!

So, I’ve used both Korean Chili Powder and Korean Chili paste (Gochujang). Both, to me are equally amazing!

Now, my husband and I have been making this Spicy Korean bean sprouts dish for about 6 years now. He is half Korean and loves Korean food, but we both agree that I am the Asian food lover of the house. It is my favorite food and always has been. I think it’s become more and more my favorite since we have moved across the world and have tried many different Asian cuisines.

Right now we are living in Japan and we absolutely love it here. Sadly we are leaving soon but I know we will definitely come back and visit, mainly for the food LOL. Sorry about my sappy part but if you ever have a chance to visit Japan, Guam, Thailand, and Hawaii TAKE IT! I think the one thing I want to do when we retire is travel the world and Try and EAT all the amazing foods. Bucket list things to do..eat amazing food at amazing places around the world!

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Spicy Korean Bean Sprouts (Kongnamool)

A fast, easy, and cold Korean Bean Sprouts recipe

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Asian, Korean

Keyword 5 minutes, asian, easy, fast, korean

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Equipment

• pot
• strainer
• bowl with ice
• measuring spoons

Ingredients

• 1 bag bean sprouts Find these in the produce section
• 1 tsp either chili flakes or chili paste to taste
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil you can add more to taste
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
• 1-2 green onions finely chopped

Instructions

• First take out beans, rinse, and place in pot of boiling water. Only par boil for about 2 minutes
• Drain beans then immediately put into bowl full of ice and some cold water (this flash cools them)
  
• While these are "cooling" add everything except green onions into a small bowl and mix
  
• This is where you can adjust your spice level to your liking. Add more or less chili flakes or chili paste
• Take beans out of "cold bath" and place in bowl with mixture and toss
  
• Scoop into bowls and sprinkle green onions and toasted sesame seeds (optional) on top. ENJOY
  

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be as spicy as you like. Even if you don’t like spice don’t skimp out on the chili flakes or chili powder just put less because it makes the dish. Also, this dish can be served at room temp or cold. This can stay in the fridge for up to 3-4 days and can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or eat it for a snack by itself! 

We usually pair this with our Korean Ribs that are only 2 ingredients and pack so much flavor your mouth will be slapping itself. Of course our dish isn’t complete without white rice as well. You can make brown or white but for these spicy dishes we prefer white rice to go along with it.

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Some people have asked a few questions about making bean sprouts so here they are for your reference.

Is it safe to eat raw soy bean sprouts?

The answer is No! I mean you can per say but it is not advised especially for children and pregnant women. So, make sure to cook them, even if it is for just 2 minutes. This really threw me for a loop because I really thought there was no harm in eating them raw. So, just to be safe boil them for at least a few minutes before you try and eat them.

Another question is How long do soybean sprouts last?

Typically these last 2-3 days in the refrigerator. I tried freezing these Korean bean sprouts once and it didn’t turn out so well, so if you freeze them and they turn out good, let me know how you did it!

If you like Asian cuisines as much as I do please consider checking out some of my other recipes! Thank you.

Super easy grilled Korean ribs (Just 2 ingredients!!) These are the ones I was talking about before that we pair this spicy Korean bean sprouts salad with.

30 minute Asian Hoisin meatballs (These aren’t your typical meatballs I assure you)

Japanese Pudding aka Purin (This recipe has been the most difficult for me to master but it has been the most rewarding)

I hope you try this amazing spicy Korean bean sprouts dish and please let me know in the comments if you liked it. Be sure to sign up for my FREE MEAL PLAN here if you haven’t already. And follow me on social media where I do giveaways, coupons, and spill secrets about saving time, money, and sanity. I look forward to connecting with you. Until next time! Don’t forget to save this recipe to Pinterest so you can make it later and share with your friends!