Korean-Inspired Bean Sprout Salad with Spicy Dressing

This Korean bean sprout salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines crunchy bean sprouts with a spicy and tangy dressing. It is the perfect side dish for any Korean meal or as a light and healthy snack on its own.

Ingredients

• 3 cups bean sprouts
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions

1. Blanch the bean sprouts in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then rinse with cold water.
2. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, gochugaru, and rice vinegar to make the dressing.
3. Add the blanched bean sprouts, julienned carrot, and chopped green onions to the dressing and toss to combine.
4. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
5. Enjoy your Korean bean sprout salad as a side dish or a healthy snack!

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