Cold Bean Sprouts and Cucumber
Cold Dishes

Cold Bean Sprouts and Cucumber

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Cold Bean Sprouts and Cucumber

About This Recipe

This refreshing and crunchy Asian-inspired salad combines crisp carrots, cucumbers, and tender green bean sprouts for a vibrant, healthy dish. Blanched carrots and bean sprouts retain their bite, while fresh cucumber adds a cool contrast. Tossed in a savory-sweet dressing of sesame oil, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of chili oil, every bite is packed with umami and a subtle kick. Finished with a sprinkle of nutty white sesame seeds, this salad is perfect as a light side or a standalone meal. Quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a nutritious addition to any spread. Enjoy the perfect balance of texture and taste in every forkful!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • green bean sprouts 200g
The aromatics
  • carrots 100g
  • cucumbers 150g
  • white sesame seeds 1 tbsp
The sauce & seasonings
  • salt ½ tsp
  • sesame oil 1 tsp
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • rice vinegar 1 tbsp
  • chili oil 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Peel the carrots and cut them into strips, cut the cucumbers into strips, and wash the green bean sprouts after removing the head and tail.
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Step 2
Step 2
Boil water in a pot, add the green bean sprouts and carrot strips, blanch for 1 minute, then rinse with cold water and drain.
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Step 3
Step 3
Mix the green bean sprouts, carrot strips, and cucumber strips together, add salt, sesame oil, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil, stir well, and sprinkle with white sesame seeds after plating.

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