Best Bean Sprout Salad Recipes

SUKJU NAMUL (MUNG BEAN SPROUT SALAD)

Steps:

• 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.

KOREAN BEAN SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse bean sprouts in cold water and discard any bad sprouts.
• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Plunge bean sprouts and cabbage into the pot and let boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, fish sauce, and garlic together in a bowl for dressing.
• Drain water from the pot and run cold water on the sprouts for 1 to 2 minutes. Squeeze bean sprouts with your hands to remove excess water. Place sprouts and cabbage into a mixing bowl and add carrot, green onion, and dressing; mix well.

BEAN SPROUT SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; cool., In a serving bowl, toss the spinach, bean sprouts, bacon and green onions. Drizzle with 1/2 cup salad dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with egg slices and sunflower kernels. Serve immediately. Refrigerate remaining dressing.

DUA GIA (PICKLED BEAN SPROUT SALAD)

Steps:

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

ORIENTAL SALAD (BEAN SPROUT AND SNOW PEA SALAD)

Steps:

• If you desire, pick over the bean sprouts to remove and discard the tiny curlicues at the top and/or bottom. Put the bean sprouts in a salad bowl.
• Drop the snow peas into a basin of boiling water lightly seasoned with salt. Bring to the boil and drain. Chill under cold running water. Drain. Add to the bean sprouts.
• Cut the ham and turkey breast into very fine shreds. There should be about two cups of each. Add this to the bowl.
• Add the celery, scallions and water chestnuts. Sprinkle with the coriander.
• To make the salad dressing, blend the mustard, egg, ginger and vinegar in a mixing bowl. Start beating with a wire whisk while gradually adding the oil. Add salt and pepper.
• Serve the salad and salad dressing separately if desired. Or toss the salad with the dressing.

JAPANESE CUCUMBER & BEAN SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cucumbers and sprouts in a glass bowl and sprinkle with salt. Toss well and chill for 1 hour. Rinse and drain well.
• Put all the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine. Pour over the cucumber/sprouts, and mix well. Top with sesame seeds.
• NOTE: I find that letting the salad sit a few ours in the fridge helps the texture and flavors mix. In fact, I prefer this salad the next day.

BEAN SPROUT AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over spinach in colander. Rinse immediately with cold water. Drain thoroughly and place in medium serving b owl. repeat process with bean sprouts and place in same bowl.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame seeds. Pour over veggies and toss to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

CHINESE CABBAGE AND BEAN SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for salad together in a large bowl.
• Mix all ingredients for dressing in a small bowl.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss.
• Let sit for 5 minutes and serve.

MUNG BEAN SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 2 quarts water to a boil.
• Add 1 pound rinsed mung bean sprouts and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Cook until sprouts begin to wilt but still retain a slight crunch, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well and pour into a bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar, 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve at room temperature or cold.
• Shortly before serving, sprinkle mung bean sprout salad with about 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.

BEAN SPROUT SALAD WITH SOY SAUCE DRESSING

Steps:

• Submerge carrots in boiling salted water. After a minute add peppers and bean sprouts. Bring back to the boil and refresh mixture in ice water and drain. Pat dry and transfer to a serving bowl. In a bowl combine sesame oil, canola oil, soy sauce and vinegar. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to combine.

CRUNCHY COLD BEAN SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Blanch the bean sprouts in boiling water for 1 minute.
• Refresh in cold water and drain well.
• Combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and sesame oil in a salad bowl.
• Steam green beans (or blanch in boiling water) for 4 minutes or until crisp tender.
• Combine the bean sprouts, green beans, panir (or tofu) strips and bell pepper strips and toss with the dressing in the salad bowl.
• Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes.

BEAN SPROUT SALAD (DOW NGAH)

Steps:

• If using fresh bean sprouts, pour boiling water over them; let stand 2 minutes. If using canned bean sprouts, wash them in running water; drain in colander.
• Combine carrot, onion, soy sauce, oil, and sesame oil.
• Pour over bean sprouts; mix.

BEAN SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add the bean sprouts and cook quickly for 30 seconds. Add the peppers and stir fry. Add the scallions and stir. Remove vegetables to a strainer to drain.
• In a large bowl, mix together vinegar, sugar, salt and sesame oil. Add vegetables and toss tocoat. Refrigerate for 6 hours before serving.

BEAN SPROUT SALAD - MOM STYLE

Steps:

• Prepare all salad ingredients and place in large bowl.
• Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a bottle or small bowl.
• When ready to serve toss salad and dressing together.

MUNG BEAN (BEAN SPROUT) SALAD

Steps:

• Finely dice garlic and mix with salt. Add vinegar, oil, sugar and stir til dissolved. Add red pepper flakes and mung beans. Let chill. Add extra salt to season if needed

CRISPY SHRIMP WITH NOODLE AND BEAN SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan, warm the peanuts over moderate heat, about 1 minute. Add the sake, soy sauce and mirin and cook over low heat, stirring, until the liquid is reduced and coats the peanuts, about 5 minutes. Spread the peanuts on a parchment paper-lined plate and let cool. 2. In a blender, add the lime juice, fish sauce, chile sauce, water, garlic and Thai chile and puree the dressing until smooth. 3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice water. Add the bean sprouts to the boiling water and blanch for 10 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bean sprouts to the ice water to cool, then drain and pat dry. Fill the bowl with more ice water. Add the rice vermicelli to the pot and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the noodles and transfer them to the ice water to cool. Drain again, shaking off the excess water; pat dry with paper towels. Wipe out the bowl. Cut the noodles into 4-inch lengths and return them to the bowl. Add the bean sprouts, cucumber, mint and scallions. 4. Put the shrimp in a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the flour, seal and shake to coat. Tap the excess flour off the shrimp. Put the eggs and panko in 2 separate bowls and line a baking sheet with wax paper. Working in batches, dip the shrimp in the egg and then in the panko, pressing the crumbs to help them adhere. Transfer the shrimp to the baking sheet. 5. In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil to 340°. Add half of the shrimp and fry over high heat, turning once, until they are golden, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle the shrimp with salt. Repeat with the remaining shrimp. 6. Coarsely chop the peanuts. Add the dressing to the rice noodles and toss to coat. Transfer the noodle salad to a platter and top with the shrimp and chopped peanuts. Serve right away. * The peanuts can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days. The dressing can be refrigerated for 2 days.

CRUNCHY PICKLED BEAN SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• To make the brine, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, salt, vinegar, and water and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely.
• Up to 2 hours in advance of serving, combine the bean sprouts, carrot, and scallions in a bowl. Pour the cooled brine over the vegetables and then use your fingers to toss the vegetables in the brine. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes, turning the vegetables 2 or 3 times to expose them evenly to the brine. At first, there won't be enough brine to cover the vegetables, but they will eventually shrink in volume. When the vegetables are ready for eating, the brine will almost cover them and they will have a pleasantly tangy flavor and lots of crunch. Taste to make sure they have sat long enough.
• Once you are satisfied with the flavor, drain the vegetables and pile them high on a plate. Serve them within 2 hours to enjoy them at their peak.

KATHY #2 - BEAN SPROUT SALAD (ZWT II - ASIA)

Steps:

• Put sprouts on serving dish. Top w/shrimp & green onions.
• Mix remaining ingredients in sml bowl & drizzle over top or toss like a salad.

GREEN BEAN AND BEAN SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Steam the green beans and mange tout for 3 minutes.
• Place in a colander and refresh under cold running water. Drain.
• Place the beans, mange tout, bean sprouts, onion and mushroom in a large bowl and mix well.
• In a small bowl mix together the vinegar, shoyu, sesame oil, and sugar.
• Stir in the coriander and basil leaves, pour over the salad ingredients and toss together well.
• Transfer to a serving platter and scatter over the spring onions, herb leaves and toasted sesame seeds.

SPICY BEAN SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mash the garlic with 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. 2. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tsp salt to 3 tablespoons vinegar and whisk until the sugar and salt are dissolved. 3. Put the mashed garlic, pepper flakes, and sesame oil into a wok or frying pan and heat. 4. Once it begins to sizzle, stir in the bean sprouts. 5. Saute for roughly 10 minutes or until the bean sprouts turn slightly translucent and limp. 6. Take the bean sprouts off the heat and pour the rice wine vinegar and sugar mixture into the pan. 7. Stir thoroughly and let cook. 8. Just before serving, taste for seasoning. Adding salt, sugar, or vinegar as necessary.