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Korean Soybean Sprout Banchan (Kongnamul Muchim)

Kongnamul Muchim is seasoned soybean sprouts. These are the easiest and one of the healthiest Korean side dishes you can make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Cleaning and Draining Time Combined20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Kongnamul Muchim, Korean Soybean Sprout Banchan
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Ingredients

  • 300 grams Soybean Sprouts
  • 1 stalk Scallions Chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic
  • Salt To taste
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru

Instructions

  • Clean the beansprouts by removing the roots in each stalk to clean it.
  • Boil water in a deep pot and once it is boiling, blanch the beansprouts for 4-5 minutes, do not boil it for any longer.
  • After blanching, drain it with a colander, then immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Let it sit in the colander for 10 minutes to thoroughly drain.
  • In a bowl, place the beansprouts, add the garlic and scallions, then season with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and sesame seeds.
  • Gently mix the beansprouts with your clean hands to season every strand. Be careful not to break the stalks apart!
  • Taste and adjust with salt, and optionally, add gochugaru to make it spicy.
  • Plate, garnish with sesame seeds, serve, and enjoy!

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