Nimame


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Ingredients

2 cups of dry white or navy or haricot beans
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 Tbs. soy sauce
A drizzle of honey (optional)

Preparation

1
Sort and rinse the beans.
2
Cover with plenty of water in a large pot and let it set for at least 4 hours.
3
Drain the soaking water, and put the beans in a pot with fresh water to cover.
4
Bring to a boil, then drain the water.
5
Rinse the beans again, and fill the pot with more fresh water. Add the baking soda to the water.
6
If you’re cooking the beans Bring the beans to a second boil, lower the heat, and cook for about 40 minutes to an hour until the beans are firm but tender.
7
Add the sugar to the pot, and simmer for about half an hour. Add the soy sauce and the honey, and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
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About

This sweet bean dish is a must have bento staple that provides a lovely contrast to the rest of your bento box.

Tags:

vegetable
bento
Japanese
legume

Yield:

8 servings

Added:

Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 4:39pm

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