Kuromame (Sweet Black Soybeans)

Name: Kuromame (Sweet Black Soybeans)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 270 min
Total time: 275 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 7 oz kuromame (black soybeans) (dried); 5 cups water; 1 cup sugar (7 oz; adjust the sweetness to your liking; typically, the ratio of black soybeans, sugar, and water is1 to 1 to 6 by weight); ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 1½ Tbsp soy sauce; For the Garnish:; edible gold leaf flakes (optional)

Prep Time

Cook Time

4h 30m

Total Time

4h 35m

This traditional Japanese recipe for Kuromame features sweet black soybeans simmered in a mixture of water, sugar, salt, and soy sauce. The result is a beautiful, sweet, and savory dish that is often enjoyed during the Japanese New Year. Decorate with edible gold leaf flakes for an extra special touch.

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