Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice)

Rice steamed with a big heap of soybean sprouts, then mixed with a sesame dressing. Fiber-rich and cozy.

35 min3 servingsKorean
Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice) — Korean recipe, finished and plated

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Ingredients

  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. Make a dressing of the sliced scallions, grated garlic, sesame oil, seeds, gochugaru, and salt.
  3. 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.