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Seungwoo Dad's Crab Stick and Bean Sprout Cold Salad

A refreshing cold salad with crisp cucumber pickled in salt, crunchy bean sprouts steamed briefly, and spicy peanut-mustard sauce, all combined with crab sticks.

🙋 Recommended for

  • ⭐ Those seeking a refreshing, tangy, and spicy dish to awaken the appetite during summer.
  • ⭐ Those wanting a rich and sophisticated cold salad with a peanut butter-infused mustard sauce.
  • ⭐ Those looking to impress guests with an Instagram-worthy dish served in a dumpling wrapper basket.

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • Crab sticks, as needed
  • Bean sprouts, a handful
  • Cucumber, 1
  • Scallions, a little
  • Yeon mustard base, as needed
  • Peanut butter, a pinch
  • Salt, a little
  • Water, 1/2 cup

Recipe 🍳

  1. Shred the crab sticks lengthwise along the grain and slice the scallions into suitable lengths.
  2. Remove the bitter core of the cucumber, cut into thin strips, salt for 5-10 minutes, then squeeze out excess water to make them firm and crunchy.
  3. Pour half a cup of water into a pan, bring to a boil, add a handful of bean sprouts, cover, and steam for exactly 1 minute. Rinse in ice water or cold water, then drain.
  4. Add a pinch of peanut butter to the yeon mustard base and whisk until smooth to make the sauce.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the prepared crab sticks, salted cucumber, blanched bean sprouts, and scallions.
  6. Pour the peanut-mustard sauce over the mixture and toss evenly until everything is well coated and slightly spicy.
  7. Press a dumpling wrapper between two ladles or shape it into a basket and deep-fry until golden. Fill the basket with the cold salad and serve.
  1. Remove the core from the cucumber, julienne, salt, and squeeze. Steam bean sprouts with half a cup of water for 1 minute.
  2. Mix yeon mustard with peanut butter to create a nutty and spicy sauce.
  3. Combine crab sticks, cucumber, bean sprouts, and sauce, toss well, and serve in fried dumpling wrapper baskets.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Removing the cucumber core and salting prevents sogginess and maximizes crunch.
  • Steaming bean sprouts with just half a cup of water for only 1 minute preserves their crunch and nutrients.
  • Adding a bit of peanut butter to the mustard sauce adds body and a rich, nutty finish after the initial spiciness.
  • Serving in a fried dumpling wrapper basket (using ladles to shape) elevates the presentation for guests.

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