Name: Soybean Sprouts Salad {Asian Fusion}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb soybean sprouts; 4 tbsp Zhenjiang vinegar; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tsp Pi Xian Doubanjiang, or other types of spicy paste, optional; 1 tsp - 1 tbsp Sichuan chili powder or crushed red chili pepper; 1/4 tsp salt, such as Himalayan pink salt; 1 stalk green onion, chopped

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Asian Fusion Soybean Sprouts salad featuring previously blanched soybean sprouts tossed with a splash of sesame oil, soy sauce, and Zhenjiang vinegar is naturally yummy and healthy. Chopped green onion is a must-have, complementing soybeans sprouts and overall flavor so well. A tiny bit of Chinese iconic Pi Xian Doubanjiang simply elevates the taste.

Soybean Sprouts Salad {Asian Fusion} Recipe

Soybean Sprouts {Huang Dou Ya 黄豆芽} Fun Facts

A beloved all-season vegetable, soybean sprouts are especially adored by Korean-style cooking. I am guessing this is because, during the old times, soybean sprouts were perhaps the only few choices of vegetables during harsh cold winter days.

They are incredibly available. You can store dried soybean for a rather long time. Then all you need is some water to make sprouts.

soybean sprouts and other ingredients for soybean sprouts salad {Asian Fusion} — Soybean Sprouts Salad {Asian Fusion} Recipe Ingredients

Soybean sprouts have a refreshing nutty flavor and crunchy texture and are perfect for stir-fried noodles or Chow Mein.

How to make an easy and tasty soybean sprouts salad?

Tip No.1 is to blanch the soybean sprouts in plenty of boiling water

You will need to cook the Huang Dou Ya {soybean sprouts} thoroughly. Just like I shared the tips for how to cook tasty dry pasta, the key is to boil a big pot of water first. This way, the food will get cooked faster to maintain its flavor, texture, and properties.

Fill an 8-Qt stockpot with water and bring it to a boil first and then add the soybean sprouts. Use a stainless spider to fold the soybean sprouts into the water. Cover the pot with the lid and wait for it to reach a boil.

After that, turn the heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Then turn off the heat and remove the soybean sprouts from the boiling water using the stainless spider and place them on a large plate.

Next is to mix them with simple while iconic Chinese condiments such as soy sauce, Zhenjiang vinegar and Pi Xian Doubanjiang

Add the light soy sauce, Zhenjiang vinegar, and Pi Xian Doubanjiang, along with a pinch of Sichuan chili powder (optional), a splash of sesame oil, and chopped green onion.

Toss and mix well. Enjoy a super simple while yummy Asian Fusion Soybean Sprouts Salad.

Soybean Sprouts Salad {Asian Fusion}

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Asian Fusion Soybean Sprouts Salad featuring previously blanched soybean sprouts tossed with a splash of sesame oil, soy sauce and Zhenjiang vinegar is naturally yummy and healthy.

Ingredients

1 lb soybean sprouts
4 tbsp Zhenjiang vinegar
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp Pi Xian Doubanjiang, or other types of spicy paste, optional
1 tsp - 1 tbsp Sichuan chili powder or crushed red chili pepper
1/4 tsp salt, such as Himalayan pink salt
1 stalk green onion, chopped

Instructions

Gather ingredients. Add all the flavoring condiments to a small bowl.
Fill an 8-Q stockpot with water (about 75%), turn the heat to medium-high, cover it with a lid, and bring it to a boil, about 15-18 minutes.
Add the soybean sprouts to the pot, use a stainless steel spider to push the sprouts down, and fold them into the water. Cover the pot with the lid and wait for it to reach a boil again. Then turn the heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat, and fetch the soybean sprouts from the pot using the stainless steel spider and place them onto a large plate or mixing bowl.
Add the light soy sauce, Zhenjiang vinegar, Pi Xian Doubanjiang, Sichuan chili powder, sesame oil and chopped green onion. Toss and mix well. Enjoy a super simple while yummy Asian Fusion Soybean Sprouts salad.