Crunchy Bean Sprouts with Sweet Crab Sticks Salad
Crunchy Bean Sprouts with Sweet Crab Sticks Salad
Getting Kids to Love Bean Sprouts! Bean Sprout and Crab Stick Salad Recipe.
Hello, this is Luna, sharing a diet-friendly recipe that’s both delicious and healthy – a bean sprout and crab stick salad! Vegetable dishes can sometimes seem tricky, but mastering this basic recipe will make side dish planning so much easier. Today, I’ve transformed the classic bean sprout salad by adding sweet crab sticks, making it a hit with kids too. The natural sweetness of the crab sticks complements the bean sprouts beautifully, creating a flavor that pairs perfectly with a bowl of rice. Let’s dive into this super simple yet incredibly tasty kid-friendly side dish – Bean Sprout and Crab Stick Salad!
Ingredients- 300g fresh soybean sprouts
- 140g imitation crab sticks (kani), shredded
- A small amount of green onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil (deulgireum)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the soybean sprouts under running water. Place the washed sprouts in a pot and add just enough water to lightly cover them. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil over high heat. Once you see foam forming on the surface, continue to cook for another 2 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it steam for about 1 minute. Overcooking will make the sprouts mushy, so timing is key! After steaming, immediately drain the sprouts and rinse them under cold running water to cool them down. Finally, firmly squeeze out all excess water from the sprouts using your hands.
Step 2
Gently unravel the imitation crab sticks with your hands and shred them into bite-sized pieces. Shredding them too finely might diminish the texture, so aim for a moderate size. Finely chop the green onion.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the drained bean sprouts. Add the seasoning ingredients: salt, perilla oil, and toasted sesame seeds. Now, gently mix everything together with your hands, tossing the sprouts and seasonings until well combined. The key is to gently mix to ensure the flavors coat the sprouts evenly. Lastly, add the shredded crab sticks and chopped green onion, and toss lightly to combine. Your delicious Bean Sprout and Crab Stick Salad is ready!
