Korean Kongjaban: Sweet Black Beans

Kongjaban is a traditional Korean banchan, or side dish, made out of simple and wholesome ingredients. Sugar and soy sauce make a basic, yet tasty sauce that coats the tender beans. The sweet-and-savory sauce combined with the nutty profile of the beans makes this dish a perfect addition to bento boxes or to traditional sit-down Korean meals.

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Step 1

soak beans for 6 hour or over night

Step 2

Gather the ingredients.

Step 3

In a small pot, bring water and beans to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Turn down heat to medium-low and add soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.

Step 5

Stir to combine and continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 6

If adding seeds, take​ the pot off of heat and stir in sesame seeds.