Kongnamool (Korean Soybean Sprouts)

Ingredients

• 1 pound soybean sprouts
• 0.25 cups sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Korean chile powder
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic , minced
• 0.25 cups chopped green onion
• 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add bean sprouts and cook, uncovered, until tender yet still crisp, about 15 seconds.

3. 3

   Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.

4. 4

   Whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, Korean chile powder, sesame seeds, and garlic together in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Stir in bean sprouts and toss to coat; sprinkle with green onions and season with rice wine vinegar. Refrigerate before serving.