Moyashi Goma-ae (mung bean sprouts with sweet sesame soy)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 people 1x
- Category: side
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1/2 pound moyashi (~250 grams or 1 bag)
- 3 Tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sake
Instructions
- Fill a medium pot with about 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil
- Once boiling, add the sprouts and cook for about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile toast the sesame seeds until fragrant.
- Place the sesame seeds in a suribachi and grind at least half.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Combine the sprouts with the sauce and serve.