How to Make Sukju Namul (Mung Bean Sprout Salad) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sukju Namul, also known as Mung Bean Sprout Salad, is a traditional Korean dish that is both healthy and delicious. Made with fresh mung bean sprouts, this salad is light, refreshing, and packed with nutrients. It’s a popular side dish in Korean cuisine, often served alongside grilled meats, rice, and other banchan (side dishes).

Mung bean sprouts are the young shoots of the mung bean plant and are widely used in Asian cuisine. They are a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 pound mung bean sprouts
  • 1 baby carrot, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 green onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add mung beans; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cool running water to stop the cooking process. Drain well; transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine baby carrot and green onion in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with water and place in the microwave for 30 seconds. Drain.
  • Stir baby carrot and green onion into the bean sprouts in the bowl. Add sesame oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and sesame seeds; mix by hand until combined.
  • Nutrition

    409 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 314mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 19g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 161mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1437mg