Kongjaban
Korean Korean - Banchan

Kongjaban

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup dried black soybeans, rinsed
  • • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • • 3 tbsp sugar
  • • 1 tbsp rice syrup
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 cup water
  • • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the soybeans overnight, then drain.

2
Phase 2

Cover with fresh water and simmer covered 40 minutes until tender.

3
Phase 3

Add the soy sauce, sugar, rice syrup, and garlic and stir.

4
Phase 4

Simmer uncovered, stirring, until the beans are glossy and the syrup is gone.

5
Phase 5

Off heat, stir in the sesame oil and sesame seeds.

6
Phase 6

Cool completely and refrigerate; keeps about 1 week.