fish sauce - 2 teaspoons (skip for vegetarian version and use additional salt)
salt - 1/2 teaspoon (use 1 and 1/2 teaspoons for vegetarian version)
sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Blanch Mung Bean Sprouts: Boil 8 cups of water and blanch the mung bean sprouts for 1 minute. Do not cover the pot.
Rinse and Cool: Rinse the blanched sprouts with cold water to stop the cooking process, ensuring they remain crispy.
Remove Skins: Take handfuls of the sprouts and gently shake to remove the skins.
Season: Chop the garlic and green onions. In a bowl, combine the sprouts with garlic, green onions, fish sauce (or extra salt for a vegetarian version), salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix well.
Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve as a side dish.