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Kuromame

This easy black soybean recipe and video will show you how to make plump, tender Kuromame for Oshougatsu that look like they're ready to burst from their glossy black skins. With a bit of science, it's easy to make this Osechi Ryori staple using just a few basic ingredients.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 99 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 250 grams black soybeans
  • 5 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup evaporated cane sugar 200 grams
  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

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  1. Wash the black soybeans until the water runs mostly clear.
  2. Drain the beans and add them to a bowl with the water, baking soda, and salt. Give them a stir and then cover and let the beans soak for at least 12 hours.
  3. When you're ready to cook the beans, dump them into a pressure cooker along with the soaking liquid and add in the sugar and soy sauce. Add in your piece of iron and close the lid of your pressure cooker.
  4. Set the cooker to high pressure and put it over high heat to quickly bring it up to pressure. Once you hear it start to whistle, turn down the heat to maintain a gentle stream of steam escaping and then set a timer for 25 minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat when the timer is up and let the pot cool down to room temperature. Then, transfer the beans and the piece of iron to a container and refrigerate the Kuromame overnight to get a nice dark color and allow the flavors to mature.
  6. To serve the next day, drain only the portion of beans you plan to serve, and garnish with gold leaf (optional).

Nutrition Information

Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 303mg (13%) Potassium 8mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99

% Daily Value*

Calories 99kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 303mg 13%
Potassium 8mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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