Kongjang
This Korean side dish is made from soybeans simmered in a sweet and savory sesame sauce.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup yellow soybeans
soaked in water 8 hours and drained
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. agave
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds.
Instructions
- Place soybeans in small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 30 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
- Return the soybeans to the pot and add soy sauce, agave, sesame oil, and garlic. Stir to blend. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cover and allow to simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and stir a few times. Allow to continue simmering until sauce becomes thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Beans will still be a bit firm when done cooking.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.