Injogogi-bap

What it really is

Injogogi-bap is a North Korean rice dish paired with soy-based mock meat.

Cooked rice is served with a seasoned soy-based meat substitute, sometimes called artificial meat in descriptions of North Korean street food. The mock meat is prepared from a soy base and flavoured with seasonings such as soy sauce; the exact shaping, cooking method and sauce differ. The rice and soy preparation may be presented together as one compact meal. The combination varies in seasoning and form.

The phrase “bap” signals rice as the meal’s base, while injogogi refers to the soy-based imitation meat. This is not the same as a dish made with animal beef, despite the meat-like texture or name. A menu should use clear language so diners understand that it is a plant-based analogue, while avoiding an unsupported vegan claim: seasonings, sauces and production methods need checking. Soy is a defining allergen in the recorded profile, and soy sauce may contain wheat. Any vegetables or chilli sauce are version-specific additions and should be listed only when actually served.

How it's served

Serve the rice and seasoned soy preparation together, hot or freshly assembled. The topping may be arranged over rice or alongside it; describe the kitchen’s presentation. Offer sauces separately where diners can choose their amount.

How to write it on the menu

Call it rice with seasoned soy-based mock meat. Disclose soy, verify soy sauce and other seasonings for wheat, and name added vegetables or sauces.