Nutty Sesame Bean Sprout Stir-fry
Nutty Sesame Bean Sprout Stir-fry
A Delicious Korean Side Dish: Stir-fried Bean Sprouts with Perilla Powder
A simple yet incredibly flavorful Korean side dish, perfect for any meal. This stir-fried bean sprout recipe features the rich, nutty aroma of perilla powder, creating a dish that’s both comforting and satisfying. Easy to make, it’s a fantastic addition to your home cooking repertoire.
Main Ingredients- 1 bag bean sprouts (approx. 300g)
- 1/4 onion
- 1/2 stalk green onion
Seasoning Sauce- 1/2 cup water (100ml)
- 5 tablespoons perilla powder
- 0.5 tablespoon potato starch (1 teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 tablespoon minced garlic (1 teaspoon)
Finishing Touches- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 cup water (100ml)
- 5 tablespoons perilla powder
- 0.5 tablespoon potato starch (1 teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 tablespoon minced garlic (1 teaspoon)
Finishing Touches- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the bean sprouts. Rinse one bag (about 300g) thoroughly under cold running water. Drain them well in a colander; ensuring they are dry will help them stay crisp when stir-fried.
Step 2
Next, prepare your vegetables. Slice the 1/4 onion thinly into strips (julienne). Finely chop the 1/2 green onion. Having these prepped will make the stir-frying process smooth and quick.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious seasoning sauce. In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup (100ml) of water, 5 tablespoons of nutty perilla powder, 0.5 tablespoon (1 teaspoon) of potato starch to thicken the sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce for savory depth, and 0.5 tablespoon (1 teaspoon) of minced garlic for aroma. Whisk everything together until smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and the drained bean sprouts. Stir-fry them together until the bean sprouts just start to wilt and become slightly tender, but still retain a pleasant crispness. Be careful not to overcook them at this stage.
Step 5
You’ll know it’s time to add the sauce when the bean sprouts have softened slightly but still have a bit of bite to them.
Step 6
Pour the prepared seasoning sauce all over the bean sprouts and onions in the pan. Stir everything together gently but thoroughly to ensure the sauce coats all the ingredients evenly. Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir-fry for another minute or two until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded.
Step 7
Once the sauce has thickened and everything is well combined, add the chopped green onions. Give it a final mix. Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning if needed – a pinch of salt can enhance the flavors if necessary, and a dash of black pepper adds a subtle warmth. Stir well to combine. Your flavorful bean sprout stir-fry is now ready!
Step 8
Congratulations! Your delicious Nutty Sesame Bean Sprout Stir-fry is complete! This dish is wonderful served hot with steamed rice. Enjoy this simple, wholesome, and incredibly tasty Korean side dish! ^^
