Dua Gia (Pickled Bean Sprout Salad)

Name: Dua Gia (Pickled Bean Sprout Salad)
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 1 pound bean sprouts; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks; 5 small or 4 medium scallions, green parts only, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (see Note)

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Total: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Andrea Nguyen

carrot scallion sugar

Ingredients

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2/3 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt1 cup distilled white vinegar1 pound bean sprouts1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks5 small or 4 medium scallions, green parts only, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (see Note)

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Instructions

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Step 1

To make the brine, combine the sugar, salt, vinegar and 1 cup water in a large saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from the heat and completely cool.

Step 2

At least 40 minutes and up to 2 hours before serving, add the bean sprouts, carrot and scallions to the brine. Use your fingers to toss the vegetables. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning the vegetables 2 or 3 times to expose them evenly to the brine. At first, the vegetables won’t be covered by the brine, but then they will shrink. They’re ready when they’re almost covered with brine and taste pleasantly tangy and are a mix of crunchy and soft. If needed, let them sit for 10 minutes longer.

Step 3

Drain the vegetables and pile them high on a plate. Serve at room temperature within 2 hours to enjoy them at their peak.