Name: Sesame-Pepper Bean Sprouts
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl; 6 cups mung bean sprouts (about 12 ounces); 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; gochugaru (coarse Korean red pepper powder)

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Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl

6 cups mung bean sprouts (about 12 ounces)

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

gochugaru (coarse Korean red pepper powder)

Preparation

Step 1
Mix 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 2
Cook 6 cups mung bean sprouts (about 12 ounces) in a large pot of boiling salted water until soft but not mushy, 3-4 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; toss to coat. Season with sesame mixture and gochugaru (coarse Korean red pepper powder). (Serve remaining sesame mixture with Bibimbap .)

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