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Simmered Black Soybeans (Kuromame) finished dish
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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Black Beans (Kuromame no Yawarakani)

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Just simmer on the lowest heat with the lid on and you'll get perfectly plump black beans without any splitting! It's the perfect dish for New Year's celebrations! ♪

Ingredients

6 servings
  • Black beans300g
  • ★Water1200cc
  • ★Sugar200g
  • ★Dark soy sauce2 tbsp
  • ★Salt1 tsp
Allergens
soybeanwheat

Directions

270 min
  1. 1

    Add the ★ seasonings to a pot and bring to a boil. While heating, rinse 300g of black beans thoroughly under water to remove any dirt.

  2. 2

    Pour the rinsed black beans into the boiling pot, immediately remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let soak for 8–10 hours.

  3. 3

    Return to heat and bring to a boil over high heat. Watch carefully to prevent boiling over.

  4. 4

    Once boiling, reduce heat to very low and simmer covered. Make sure the cooking liquid covers the 300g of black beans; add more water if needed.

  5. 5

    When the beans reach your desired tenderness, remove from heat and let cool completely with the lid on.

  6. 6

    Simmer for about 3–4 hours total. Adjust timing based on bean variety and your stove's heat intensity.

Tips

Keep the lid on throughout cooking to prevent the beans from contacting air. Leave the lid on even after cooking is done until the beans cool completely, ensuring they stay submerged in the liquid. Store in the refrigerator for several weeks by reheating once a week; skim off any scum that rises.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories148 kcal
  • Protein6 g
  • Fat0.5 g
  • Carbs30.8 g
  • Sodium0.9 g