Kongbap (Soybean Rice)
Rice cooked with a generous scoop of whole soybeans. A simple bowl that quietly delivers real fiber.
Ingredients
- 300 g White rice
- 250 g Black beans
- ¼ tsp Salt (optional)
Method
- Soak the soybeans in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rice, soaked beans, salt, and measured water and bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low until tender, 15 minutes.
- Rest off the heat 5 minutes, then fluff and serve.
Tap “Start cooking” for live timers that flag what to get ahead on while something simmers.
About Kongbap (Soybean Rice)
Kongbap (Soybean Rice) is a Korean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 45 minutes and serves 3.
Kongbap (Soybean Rice): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Kongbap (Soybean Rice)?
A serving has about 475 calories — 14.5g protein, 99.8g carbs, 1.1g fat, 8.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Kongbap (Soybean Rice) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Kongbap (Soybean Rice) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Kongbap (Soybean Rice) take to make?
About 45 minutes start to finish, but only around 2 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Kongbap (Soybean Rice)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out salt — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Kongbap (Soybean Rice) make?
This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.