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Bean Sprout Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Bean Sprout Salad

11 ingredients 10 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

462
Calories
7g
Protein
14g
Fat
71g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 11 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Bean not in our table 0
Cider not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Sesame seeds
  • 1 pound Fresh bean sprouts thoroughly washed and drained
  • 3 md Garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 2 md Scallions −− trimmed & minced
  • 1 1" cube ginger peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 2 teaspoon Light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Spicy sesame oil

Directions

1

The canned variety don't have the requisite crispness. Keep a close eye on the toasting sesame seeds so they don't burn.

2

PREHEAT OVEN TO 300F.

3

Toast the sesame seeds by spreading them over the bottom of a pie tin. Roast for 12−to−16 minutes, stirring often, until they are golden.

4

The seeds can be toasted in advance and stored in an airtight container.

5

Place the bean sprouts in a large heatproof bowl and set it aside.

6

In a medium−size skillet set over moderately low heat, stir−fry the garlic,scallions and ginger in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are limp.

7

Add all the remaining ingredients, increase the heat to moderate, then boil the mixture, uncovered, for 1 minute to slightly reduce the liquid. Pour the boiling dressing over the bean sprouts, toss well, then cover the bowl and chill the salad for several hours.

8

Toss again before serving.

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Category:Liberian Recipes

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Category:Liberian Salads

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