Kongnamul Gukbap – Korean Bean Sprout Soup with Rice | English Guide

 Intro Paragraph : Kongnamul Gukbap is a light yet satisfying bean sprout soup served with rice. In this post, we guide you through making this clean and nutritious dish in English.

Kongnamul Gukbap 

🍲 Kongnamul Gukbap (Korean Bean Sprout Soup with Rice) Recipe & Nutrition


🥢 1. Ingredients (Serves 2-3)

Main Ingredients

  • Cooked rice (short-grain or steamed rice) – 2 cups

  • Bean sprouts – 200g (fresh)

  • Beef brisket or pork (optional) – 100g (thinly sliced)

  • Garlic – 2 cloves (minced)

  • Green onion – 1 stalk (chopped)

  • Sesame oil – 1 tbsp

  • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp (for seasoning)

  • Egg – 1 (optional, raw or boiled)

Soup Base (Broth)

  • Water or Beef stock – 1.5L (6 cups)

  • Salt – to taste

  • Black pepper – to taste

  • Sesame seeds – 1 tsp (for garnish)


👩‍🍳 2. Cooking Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Broth

  • In a large pot, bring water or beef stock to a boil.

  • Add garlic, soy sauce, and salt and simmer for about 5 minutes.

2️⃣ Add Bean Sprouts and Cook

  • Add the bean sprouts to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crispy.

  • If using beef or pork, add the meat slices into the broth and cook until fully done.

3️⃣ Serve with Rice

  • Spoon cooked rice into bowls.

  • Pour the bean sprout soup over the rice and stir gently to combine.

4️⃣ Final Touch

  • Top with a raw egg (or boiled egg) and green onions.

  • Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added flavor.

Kongnamul Gukbap



💪 3. Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, ~350g)

NutrientAmount
Calories300-400 kcal
Protein15-20g (from meat & bean sprouts)
Fat6-10g (from sesame oil & meat)
Carbohydrates45-55g (from rice & bean sprouts)
Sodium~800mg (from soy sauce & broth)
Key BenefitsHigh in protein & fiber → Great for digestive health & energy

💡 Kongnamul Gukbap is a nourishing and comforting Korean dish, combining the freshness of bean sprouts with the heartiness of rice in a savory broth! 🍲🍚


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