Korean Soybean Sprout Banchan (Kongnamul Muchim)

Step 1

Clean the beansprouts by removing the roots in each stalk to clean it.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

After blanching, drain it with a colander, then immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 4

Let it sit in the colander for 10 minutes to thoroughly drain.

Step 5

In a bowl, place the beansprouts, add the garlic and scallions, then season with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and sesame seeds.

Step 6

Gently mix the beansprouts with your clean hands to season every strand. Be careful not to break the stalks apart!

Step 7

Taste and adjust with salt, and optionally, add gochugaru to make it spicy.

Step 8

Plate, garnish with sesame seeds, serve, and enjoy!