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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.

Black Bean

Osechi

Osechi Ryori

justonecookbook.com

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Ingredients

(Servings: 8)

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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)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

215kcal

10%
Fat

4g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

35g

1%
Fiber

10g

0%
Sugar

13g

0%
Protein

13g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

350mg

17%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Kuromame (Sweet Black Soybeans)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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