simmered soybeans

ingredients:

• 9 ounces dried soybeans
• 1/6 ounce dried sea tangle
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 cups water

step 1:

Rinse the soybeans. Pour the water into a pan. Add the beans and soak for a couple of hours.

step 2:

Cut the dried sea tangle into 1/2 in. squares with scissors and set aside for later use (see Step 4).

step 3:

Cover the pan and bring the water to a boil on medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and boil for 20 minutes.

step 4:

After the beans become soft, add the sugar, soy sauce and dried sea tangle. Cover and simmer for about 60 minutes on low heat.