Bean Sprouts with Savory Garlic Sauce
Vibrant, crunchy, and packed with flavor, this recipe for Bean Sprouts with Savory Garlic Sauce is the perfect quick and healthy side dish to elevate your meal. Fresh bean sprouts are stir-fried to perfection in a fragrant mix of garlic, green onion, and a lusciously savory blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Finished with a touch of sugar for balance and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a nutty crunch, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Whether served alongside your favorite protein or as a light main course atop rice or noodles, this Asian-inspired recipe is a delightful combination of simplicity and bold flavor that’s sure to please.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams bean sprouts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 stalk green onion
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well and set aside.
Step 2
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Slice the green onion thinly and set both aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved to form the sauce base.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sliced green onion. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant and the green onions are slightly softened.
Step 6
Add the drained bean sprouts to the wok and toss quickly to combine with the garlic and green onion.
Step 7
Pour the prepared sauce over the bean sprouts and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring that the bean sprouts are evenly coated.
Step 8
Season with salt and black pepper, tossing well to combine.
Step 9
Remove from heat and transfer the bean sprouts to a serving plate.
Step 10
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top for garnish and extra flavor. Serve immediately as a side dish or over rice or noodles as a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (424.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 517.2 |
| Total Fat 42.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2792.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.2g | |
| Protein 13.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 85.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 663.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories