Nimame
By: Yuna Wu
Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 4:39pm

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.

About


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