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An Addictive Side Dish! Bean Sprout and Cucumber Namul

4.3

(1762 reviews)

Time

approx. 10mins

Namul is a Korean home-style dish made by boiling and seasoning vegetables or wild plants. This time, we’re sharing an easy, addictive side dish made with crisp bean sprouts and cucumber. The nutty aroma of sesame oil and the refreshing tang of vinegar are the secrets to its popularity. You can make it with basic seasonings, without using chicken stock powder. It’s perfect when you want one more dish or a snack to go with drinks! If you like, add doubanjiang or chili oil for a spicy kick.

  • Calories

    88kcal

  • Carbs

    5.9g

  • Fat

    6.4g

  • Protein

    2.1g

  • Net Carbs

    4.7g

  • Sodium

    510.9mg

* per serving

* Nutritional values are based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan and may differ from U.S. food composition data.

* Sodium is estimated from the recipe's salt content (1 g salt ≈ 393 mg sodium).

Ingredients [ 2 servings ]

  • bean sprouts½ bag (100 g)
  • cucumber1 (100 g)
  • white toasted sesame seedsto taste

☆Sauce

  • sugar1 teaspoon
  • vinegar1 tablespoon
  • soy sauce1 tablespoon
  • sesame oil1 tablespoon
Cooking notes

Please Note

Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.

Instructions

1

Slice the cucumber thinly on the diagonal, then cut it into thin strips. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt (not included in the ingredient list: ½ tsp) and the bean sprouts, and boil for 30 seconds. Rinse in cold water and squeeze out the excess moisture thoroughly.

Note:

Use a thin-skinned cucumber. If using a regular thick-skinned cucumber, peel it and remove the seeds.

2

Put the sauce ingredients marked with ☆ in a bowl and mix well. Add the cucumber and bean sprouts, and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with white toasted sesame seeds.

Note:

As time passes, the vegetables will release moisture and become watery, so serve as soon as possible.

Reviews

4.3

(1762 reviews)

*Automatically translated from reviews posted in Japan.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It was delicious! I cut the amount of vinegar in half for my husband, who doesn’t like vinegar.