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March 2, 2026
Braised Black Soybeans (Kongjaban) - Simmering in Bean Water First Makes Them Soft Even Without Extra Oil

Braised Black Soybeans (Kongjaban) - Simmering in Bean Water First Makes Them Soft Even Without Extra Oil

Cook time
15 min
Difficulty
1 out of 5 stars
Servings
Serves 4

Ingredients

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Serves 4
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Steps

  1. Scrub and rinse the black soybeans 2-3 times until clean

  2. Soak in 1L of water with 1 tablespoon of salt for 5-8 hours

  3. Transfer the soaked beans to a pot, pour in the soaking water to cover the beans, add 1 piece of dried kelp and 1/2T olive oil, and cook until nearly all moisture evaporates, about 10 minutes

  4. When 50ml of liquid remains, remove the kelp; add 4T dark soy sauce, 2T corn syrup, and 2T mirin, and stir-fry for 3 minutes

  5. Turn off the heat and finish with 2T oligosaccharide syrup, 1/2T olive oil, and sesame seeds

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