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Bean Sprout Kimchi

[heart_this] · Jul 9, 2010 · 15 Comments

Bean Sprout Kimchi

I have been happily making my own kimchi for a while now and although I have always known that there are many types of kimchi, of which cabbage kimchi is just one, I have yet to try any others. When I came across this recipe for a bean sprout kimchi on Beyond Kimchi I jumped at the chance to make it. As its name suggests, the main component of this kimchi is bean sprouts and I really liked the sound of crunchy and juicy bean sprout version of kimchi. After the bean sprouts we see a lot of common elements from the cabbage kimchi including the radish, carrot, garlic, green onions, fish sauce and of course the gochugaru or Korean chili pepper flakes. Once again I replaced the sugar in the recipe with a grated pear to add the sweetness. One thing that I liked about this recipe was the use of the toasted sesame oil which added an amazing aroma. I am thoroughly enchanted by this new form of kimchi and I can’t wait to use it in something! That is if it does not disappear to snacking before I get a chance to. 🙂

Bean Sprout Kimchi

Bean Sprout Kimchi

Prep Time: 12 hours 45 minutes Total Time: 12 hours 45 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 pound daikon radish (peeled and shredded)
  • * coarse grained salt
  • 1 pound bean sprouts (rinsed)
  • 1 carrot (shredded)
  • 4 green onions (cleaned, trimmed and cut into 2 inch length)
  • 1/2 Asian pear (grated)
  • 1/4 cup gochugaru
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian version)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
directions
  1. Salt the radish, let sit for 30 minutes, rinse and squeeze dry.
  2. Parboil the bean sprouts in 1/4 cup water, covered, for 4 minutes, drain and let cool.
  3. Mix everything with your hands until well combined.
  4. Enjoy fresh or let it sit at room temperature for a half a day to let fermentation start.
  5. Store in fridge and enjoy chilled.
Use in:
Bean Sprout Kimchi Ahi Tuna Tostadas

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    July 10, 2010 at 12:57 am

    Kevin, I have some bean sprouts that I 'sprouted' and are just waiting to be used in something besides a salad.
    Also you do kimchi frequently, so even tho I know that diakon are diff. from red American I have a processor so just might throw everything in. Do I really have to blanch the sprouts? What say you?

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  2. Anonymous says

    July 10, 2010 at 2:43 am

    Kevin, You never cease to amaze me! Yum, another mouth watering recipe. I love kimchi.

    Winnie

    Reply
  3. raindrops on roses says

    July 10, 2010 at 3:59 am

    I just started following your blog. You have an AWESOME collection here, I can't wait to try some of your recipes.

    Reply
  4. Paula says

    July 10, 2010 at 7:37 am

    I like the colour of this meal!

    Have a nice day,
    Paula

    Reply
  5. Niki says

    July 10, 2010 at 10:51 am

    I remember my grandmother making kimchi using radishes. I doubt if it's still called kimchi though, because it didn't have the reddish hue!

    But this beansprout kimchi looks good~ There should be some beansprouts around the house, since we had fried springrolls stuffed with beansprouts and some other kinds of vegetables..

    Reply
  6. Joanne says

    July 10, 2010 at 10:58 am

    There's another blogger, Sophia, of Burp and Slurp, who is a kimchi fanatic. She mentioned the other day that there are hundreds of kinds of kimchi and I was amazed! This one looks quite delicious.

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    July 10, 2010 at 2:11 pm

    Mmm, this looks divine!

    Thanks for including the vegetarian version, can't wait to give it a shot!!!!

    Reply
  8. Ana Powell says

    July 10, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    All your food is amazing, awesome colours and combination of ingredients ♥

    Reply
  9. Carla and Michael says

    July 10, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Hi Kevin. New follower here, jumped the link from Sook's blog: My fabulous recipes. You have a wonderful blog. I'll be back often.

    Reply
  10. Lila says

    July 10, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    I love bean sprouts. Unfortunately, they seem to be overlooked and used in the same recipes. Thanks for a new one! Woo hoo!
    Lila Ferraro

    Reply
  11. Kevin says

    July 10, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    Anonymous: I think that the fresh bean sprouts would be particularly nice if you wanted to eat it right away, or after letting the flavours meld for an hour or so first anyways.

    Reply
  12. cookie says

    July 10, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    this looks wonderful!
    i've always enjoyed reading your blog, and wanted to speak up and tell you what beautiful photos you take and how tasty your foods are looking!

    Reply
  13. Grace says

    July 18, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Kevin,

    How about kimchi mac & cheese? I came up with this when I was putting a seemingly disgusting combo together… kimchi ramen with a slice of processed cheese on top [they do it in south korean fast food places]… kind of oddly satisfying!

    Reply
  14. Raw_Girl says

    December 8, 2010 at 9:04 am

    Wow – Am speechless.. Love your blog!

    How in the world do you come up with such fascinating and tantalizing recipes?!

    Reply
  15. Josh W says

    January 31, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    Fantastic! Best kimchi I’ve had in a while. Replaced the radish with cucumber.

    Reply

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