Traditional Japanese Kuromame
Traditional Japanese sweet black soybeans, glossy and tender after a long soak in the sweet-soy syrup. Ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4.
⏱️ Prep: 5 min🍳 Cook: 15 min
Nutrition
per per serving302
Calories
12.5g
Protein
61.2g
Carbs
1.5g
Fat
Ingredients
| 3 inch square | kombu | |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | sugar |
| 1 pinch | kosher salt | |
| 0.5 pound | 225 g | black soybeans, rinsed |
| 4 cups | 960 ml | water |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 ml | soy sauce |
Instructions
(Ready in about 30 minutes | Servings 4)
Per serving: 302 Calories; 1.5g Fat; 61.2g Carbs; 12.5g Protein; 26.4g Sugars
- Add all ingredients to the inner pot of your Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid. Choose the "Manual" mode and cook for 15 minutes at High pressure. Once cooking is complete, use a natural pressure release for 10 minutes; carefully remove the lid.
- Let the beans soak in the sauce for 24 hours. The black soybeans should be soft and glossy.
- Cover and refrigerate. Enjoy!