Name: Seasoned Soybean Sprouts
Yield: Makes a pound of sprouts, enough for several meals
Ingredients: 1 pound soybean sprouts; Water; 2 green onions, thinly chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, crushed; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt; 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder

Kohng Namool

Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are excerpted from Eating Korean by Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee and are part of our story on Lunar New Year.

"Namool" is a word used to describe a certain group of greens, herbs, sprouts, and vegetables. It is also used to describe banchan made from these plants. Usually the vegetables are sautéed or steamed and mixed with a sesame oil and garlic-based seasoning. Salt is often used in place of soy sauce to preserve the natural color of the vegetable. Makes a pound of sprouts, enough for several meals.

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