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Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice)

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

35min
497kcal
16.2gprotein
Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice) — Korean recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 3
  • 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
  • ⅜ 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.

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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

How many calories are in Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice)?

A serving has about 497 calories — 16.2g protein, 91.2g carbs, 8.4g fat, 9.8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

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.