Kongjaban (korean Sweet Black Beans) Recipe

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Kongjaban (korean Sweet Black Beans)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups black soy beans, washed (seorittae)
  • 5 cups water
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 5 tbsp corn syrup (mulyeot)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

Directions:

  1. 1.Wash and soak black beans in water for a minimum of 3 hours to overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. 2.In a pot add the black beans and 5 cups of water. Boil on high for about 15~20 minutes or until water is reduced by half.
  3. 3.Add 1/2 cup of soy sauce, 5 tbsp of corn syrup, and 2 tbsp of brown sugar. Substituting the corn syrup in place of sugar or honey is acceptable.
  4. 4.Reduce to medium and cook for another 20 minutes or until the liquid is almost gone.
  5. 5.When cooled, refrigerate in a glass or plastic tupperware. Serve cold or semi-chilled as a banchan side dish.
  6. *To save cooking time and make for easier digestion, the beans should be pre-soaked a minimum of 3 hours to overnight in the refrigerator. When ready for use, rinse clean under cold water several times.
  7. **This healthy side dish can be stored for up to a month in the refrigerator, so it is wise to make enough that will last at least several weeks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 147.14 Kcal (616 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.26g 5%
Sodium 3156.41mg 132%
Potassium 32.38mg 1%
Total Carbs 21.86g 7%
Sugars 18.94g 76%
Dietary Fiber 2.91g 12%
Protein 6.49g 13%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.55 Kcal (383 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.03g 5%
Sodium 1963.77mg 132%
Potassium 20.15mg 1%
Total Carbs 13.6g 7%
Sugars 11.78g 76%
Dietary Fiber 1.81g 12%
Protein 4.04g 13%
Iron 1.2mg 10%
Calcium 43.5mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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