Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice)
Rice steamed with a big heap of soybean sprouts, then mixed with a sesame dressing. Fiber-rich and cozy.
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- 250 g White rice
- 400 g Bean sprouts
- 150 g Black beans
- 3 Scallions
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 0.4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Gochugaru (optional)
Method
- Warm the black beans through and rinse the rice, then layer the soybean sprouts on top; add measured water, boil, then cover and cook on low until done, 15 minutes.
- Make a dressing of the sliced scallions, grated garlic, sesame oil, seeds, gochugaru, and salt.
- Fluff the rice and sprouts together and serve with the dressing stirred through.
About Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice)
Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice) is a Korean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 35 minutes and serves 3.
Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice): frequently asked questions
Is Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout 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 Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice) take to make?
About 35 minutes start to finish, but only around 6 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 Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out gochugaru — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice) make?
This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.