Kongnamool (Korean Soybean Sprouts)
These are Korean bean sprouts. They use sesame oil and chile powder for flavor.
People in Korea love this side dish. It tastes tangy and spicy.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 26, 2026Share
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These are Korean bean sprouts. They use sesame oil and chile powder for flavor.
People in Korea love this side dish. It tastes tangy and spicy.
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Ingredients 8
1 pound soybean sprouts
0.25 cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Korean chile powder
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1.5 teaspoons garlic, minced
0.25 cup chopped green onion
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar, or to taste
Instructions
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1
Get all your ingredients ready.
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Boil a pot of salted water. Put in the sprouts and cook for 15 seconds.
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3
Pour them into a colander. Put them in ice water for a few minutes and then drain them.
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4
Mix the sesame oil, soy sauce, chile powder, seeds, and garlic in a bowl.
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Stir in the sprouts. Add the green onions and rice wine vinegar, then put the bowl in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 23g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Sodium 508mg
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Total Carbohydrate 15g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 16g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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