Mung Bean Sprout Salad
James Carrier
This Asian bean sprout salad will become a staple summer side dish of yours.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add 1 pound rinsed mung bean sprouts and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until sprouts begin to wilt but still retain a slight crunch, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well and pour into a bowl.
Step 2
2
Add 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar, 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or cold.
Step 3
3
Shortly before serving, sprinkle mung bean sprout salad with about 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
Ingredients
1 pound rinsed mung bean sprouts
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions
Step 1
1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add 1 pound rinsed mung bean sprouts and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until sprouts begin to wilt but still retain a slight crunch, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well and pour into a bowl.
Step 2
2
Add 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar, 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or cold.
Step 3
3
Shortly before serving, sprinkle mung bean sprout salad with about 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
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