Gomoku-Mame (Simmered Soybeans With Vegetables)

Step 1

Place the soybeans together in the soaking water in a pot over high heat and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 50 minutes (note without a lid on, occasionally removing the white foam that accumulates on the surface. The water level should always be above the surface of the beans. Add extra water if required.

Step 3

When beans are cooked, add all the vegetables to the pot. Adjust the water level to just cover the beans and vegetables.

Step 4

Add the Flavouring ingredients and turn the heat up to high. When it starts boiling, remove scum, if any, then bring down the heat to medium. Place a drop lid on (note and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Turn the heat off and leave to let the vegetables absorb the flavour.

Step 6

Serve in a bowl to share or in small bowls individually, with few pieces of julienned snow peas on the top.