Kongnamul

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Kongnamul
From left to right, Kongnamul and Cikeumchi namul
From left to right, Kongnamul and Cikeumchi namul
Korean name
Hangul:
콩나물
McCune-Reischauer: k'ongnamul

Kongnamul (hangul: 콩나물) literally means soybean sprouts in the Korean language, but often refers to the seasoned banchan (sidedish) made from the sprouts. It is one of the most common banchan, as well as a basic ingredient of bibimbap.

After roots and the bean skin are removed, the sprouts are boiled. Drained sprouts are then seasoned with sesame oil, soy sauce, chopped green onions, sesame seeds, minced garlic, and a sprinkle of chile powder.

Soybean sprouts are also the main ingredient in kongnamulbap (sprouts over rice), kongnamulguk (sprout soup), and, of course, kongnamulgukbap (rice in sprout soup).