Simmered Black Soybeans for Osechi

• 300 grams Kuromame
• 1800 ml Water
• 250 grams Sugar (light brown sugar)
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 1/2 tbsp Salt
• 50 ml Soy sauce

1. Put the ingredients in a pot, then bring to a boil stirring constantly.
2. Add the rinsed beans, then turn off the heat.
3. Cover the pot with a lid, then let sit overnight.
4. The next day, heat on medium, and carefully skim any scum that rises to the top.
5. Cover the beans with a drop lid, then cover the pot with its lid, and simmer on low heat for 1 to 3 hours until beans become tender.
6. Remove from heat, and allow to cool covered with a lid.

kuromame, water, sugar, baking soda, salt, soy sauce

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/155887-simmered-black-soybeans-for-osechi (may not work)