Steamed Bean Sprout Rice with Savory Seasoning Sauce
How to Make the Perfect Bean Sprout Rice Seasoning Sauce!
Let’s make a delicious seasoning sauce for steamed bean sprout rice! This recipe is simple yet packed with flavor, perfect for a satisfying meal.
For the Bean Sprouts
- 1 bag fresh bean sprouts (approx. 300g)
For the Seasoning Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Korean green chilies (Cheong-yang chili), minced
- 1/4 small green onion, finely chopped
- 7 Tbsp soy sauce (soup soy sauce or regular soy sauce)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Korean green chilies (Cheong-yang chili), minced
- 1/4 small green onion, finely chopped
- 7 Tbsp soy sauce (soup soy sauce or regular soy sauce)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the delicious seasoning sauce. In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped green onion and minced Korean green chilies.
Step 2
Roughly mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl. Now, add the base of the flavor: 7 tablespoons of soy sauce. Follow with 2 tablespoons of corn syrup for sweetness, and 1 tablespoon of gochugaru for a touch of spice. Finish by adding 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for aroma and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
Step 3
Using a spoon or spatula, mix all the sauce ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Your flavorful bean sprout rice seasoning sauce is now ready! You can use it immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for a few days.
Step 4
Next, let’s prepare the star of the dish: the bean sprouts. Rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Place the cleaned bean sprouts in a pot and add enough water to fully submerge them.
Step 5
Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a boil for a short time to lightly blanch the bean sprouts. It’s important to keep them crisp. Drain the blanched bean sprouts in a colander and let them drip dry. (Pro Tip: Do not discard the water used to blanch the bean sprouts! This flavorful water will be used to cook the rice.)
Step 6
Rinse the rice as you normally would for cooking. Pour the reserved bean sprout blanching water over the rinsed rice, and cook the rice as you usually do. Cooking the rice with bean sprout water will add a wonderful depth of flavor.
Step 7
Once the rice is cooked to a fluffy perfection, transfer it to a serving bowl. Generously top the rice with the prepared crisp bean sprouts. The refreshing aroma of the bean sprouts will tantalize your taste buds.
Step 8
Finally, spoon the homemade savory and sweet seasoning sauce over the bean sprouts. Your delicious steamed bean sprout rice is complete and ready to be enjoyed! Mix everything together and savor the flavors. ^^
