RECIPE / GENERAL

Spicy Bean Sprout Salad (ホットもやし)

Name: Spicy Bean Sprout Salad (ホットもやし)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 oz bean sprouts; 1 Tbsp toasted white and black sesame seeds; 1 Tbsp green onion/scallion, chopped; 2 Tbsp sesame oil, roasted; 1.5 tsp soy sauce; 1.5 tsp Shichimi Togarashi (Japanese seven spice); 0.5 tsp kosher/sea salt; 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper

A quick and fiery Japanese side dish featuring crisp bean sprouts tossed in a savory and spicy sesame oil dressing. Perfect as a simple appetizer or a complement to any meal.

PREP

5 min

COOK

2 min

SERVES

PAIRING

Dry Sake

INGREDIENTS

Units

4 serv

bean sprouts340 g
toasted white and black sesame seeds1 msk
green onion/scallion, chopped1 msk
sesame oil, roasted2 msk
soy sauce1.5 tsk
Shichimi Togarashi (Japanese seven spice)1.5 tsk
kosher/sea salt0.5 tsk
freshly ground black pepper0.25 tsk

METHOD

01Gather all the ingredients.
02Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the bean sprouts and cook for 1-2 minutes until crisp-tender. Be careful not to overcook.
03Quickly drain the bean sprouts in a colander, shaking well to remove all excess water.
04In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted sesame oil, soy sauce, Shichimi Togarashi, salt, and black pepper.
05Add the warm, drained bean sprouts to the bowl with the seasonings and toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
06Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onion, if desired. Serve immediately or chilled.