Chewy and Sweet Braised Black Soybeans (Seoritae)
The Best Way to Make Delicious Seoritae Bean Side Dish for Home Cooking
A perfect match for freshly cooked rice! Introducing a recipe for Seoritae bean side dish that is savory and sweet. This is a hearty side dish that isn’t too salty and has just the right seasoning, enjoyable for the whole family. It’s a true rice thief! Shall we learn how to make delicious braised beans now?
Main Ingredients- 2 cups boiled Seoritae beans
- 1.5 cups bean cooking water
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp rice syrup (oligosaccharide)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the Seoritae beans thoroughly and place them directly into a pot without soaking. This method helps the beans maintain their shape without getting mushy while cooking.
Step 2
Add 3 cups of water to cover the beans and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium, remove the lid, and simmer for about 30-40 minutes. If the water reduces too much during cooking, add a little warm water as needed to ensure the beans are fully tender. The well-cooked beans and their cooking water can be portioned and frozen for convenient use in making soy milk noodle soup or other bean-based dishes later.
Step 3
Drain the well-cooked Seoritae beans using a sieve and let them sit for a moment to cool slightly.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare the seasoning for the braised beans. First, measure out 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of cooking wine (mirin).
Step 5
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the mixture and stir well until the sugar dissolves completely without clumping.
Step 6
In a pot for braising, add the 2 cups of cooked Seoritae beans. Pour in the prepared seasoning mixture (soy sauce, mirin, and dissolved sugar). Also, add the 1.5 cups of bean cooking water.
Step 7
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat for 2-3 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium. While it simmers, gently stir the beans occasionally with chopsticks or a spatula to ensure they are evenly coated with the seasoning.
Step 8
When the bean liquid has reduced to a glaze consistency, add 2 tablespoons of rice syrup (oligosaccharide) to give it a glossy finish and slightly adjust the sweetness. Rice syrup provides a milder sweetness than sugar and adds a delicious sheen to dishes like braised beans, making it an excellent choice.
Step 9
It’s important to finish the cooking when there’s still a little bit of liquid remaining, rather than letting it dry out completely. This ensures the beans remain moist and tender even after cooling.
Step 10
Transfer the finished Seoritae bean side dish to a serving bowl and sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds for added nutty flavor. Your delicious, rice-stealing Seoritae braised bean side dish is now complete!
