Cold Bean Sprouts

Cold Bean Sprouts

This refreshing and flavorful Soybean Sprout Salad is a perfect balance of crunch, spice, and tang. Tender soybean sprouts and crisp carrot strips are blanched to perfection, then tossed with fresh cilantro, aromatic garlic, and nutty toasted sesame seeds. A savory-sweet marinade of abalone sauce and rice vinegar enhances the dish, while a fragrant drizzle of chili-infused oil—made with dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns—adds a bold, numbing kick. Quick to prepare yet packed with layers of texture and umami, this salad is an irresistible side or light meal. The combination of fresh ingredients and vibrant seasonings makes it a standout dish that’s both healthy and delicious. Perfect for those who love a hint of heat and a burst of freshness in every bite!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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Soybean sprouts
200g

The aromatics

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Carrots
100g
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Cilantro
2 tbsp chopped

The sauce & seasonings

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Garlic
2 cloves minced
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Toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp
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Dried chili peppers
2-3 pieces
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Sichuan peppercorns
1 tsp
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Abalone sauce
2 tbsp
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Rice vinegar
1 tbsp
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Salt
to taste
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Sugar
1 tsp
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Chicken essence
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Boil the soybean sprouts in boiling water for 3-5 minutes until they are cooked, then remove and cool them.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Wash and chop the cilantro, cut the carrots into strips, mince the garlic, and prepare a spoonful of toasted sesame seeds.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Blanch the carrot strips in boiling water, then cool them for later use.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Put the soybean sprouts and carrot strips into a bowl, add salt, sugar, and chicken essence, and mix well.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add fresh abalone sauce and rice vinegar, mix well, and marinate for a while.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add the chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Heat the fragrant oil in a pot, then add the dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns and fry them over low heat until fragrant.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Remove the dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, and pour the fragrant oil into the bowl with the soybean sprouts.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Mix all the ingredients well to complete the dish.

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