Korean
Korean - Banchan
Kongnamul Muchim
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 400g soybean sprouts (kongnamul)
- • 1 tsp fine salt
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 spring onions, sliced
- • 1 tsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- • 1/2 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse the sprouts and pick out any floating husks.
2
Phase 2
Put the sprouts in a pot with 1/2 cup water and the salt, cover, and boil 8 minutes without lifting the lid.
3
Phase 3
Drain briefly so the sprouts stay moist.
4
Phase 4
While still hot, toss with the garlic, spring onions, fish sauce, and sesame oil.
5
Phase 5
Rest 10 minutes for the flavours to meld.
6
Phase 6
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and gochugaru and serve warm or chilled.