Kongjang (Dried Beans in Soy)

• Prep & Cook Time: 45 min. plus 6 hours soaking time

Nutrition Info per serving

• Calories 264
• Fat 9.3 g  
• Carbohydrates 28.4 g  
• Sodium 968 mg

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried soybeans (yellow or black)
• 4 tbsps soy sauce
• 2 tbsps sugar
• 2 tbsps of rice wine
• 1 tbsp corn syrup

Preparation

1. Soak the dried beans for 6 hours.  Drain.
2. Put beans with 2 cups water in a pot and let come to a boil for 5 minutes, then skim the surface of any foam.
3. Add soy, sugar, and rice wine and lightly boil for about 30 minutes, uncovered, allowing the beans to absorb the sauce.
4. Add the corn syrup at the very end of cooking, and stir to coat.  This can be served immediately or at room temperature, sprinkled with sesame seeds if desired.