Gomoku-mame (Simmered Soybeans & Vegetables)

Soybeans simmered with burdock, lotus root, and konnyaku. A make-ahead classic packed with fiber.

45 min4 servingsJapanese
Gomoku-mame (Simmered Soybeans & Vegetables) — Japanese recipe, finished and plated

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Ingredients

  • 250 g Soybeans
  • 100 g Burdock root
  • 100 g Lotus stem
  • 100 g Konnyaku
  • 1 Carrot
  • 2 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
  • 1 Kombu (dried kelp) (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Mirin (optional)

Method

  1. Soak the soybeans 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. Dice the burdock, lotus, carrot, and konnyaku into small cubes.
  3. Simmer the beans and vegetables with the kombu, soy, mirin, and water until the beans are tender, 30 minutes.
  4. Let it rest to absorb the flavor, then serve warm or cold.

About Gomoku-mame (Simmered Soybeans & Vegetables)

Gomoku-mame (Simmered Soybeans & Vegetables) is a Japanese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 45 minutes and serves 4.

Gomoku-mame (Simmered Soybeans & Vegetables): frequently asked questions

Is Gomoku-mame (Simmered Soybeans & Vegetables) gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu). You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

How long does Gomoku-mame (Simmered Soybeans & Vegetables) take to make?

About 45 minutes start to finish, but only around 6 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Gomoku-mame (Simmered Soybeans & Vegetables)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out kombu (dried kelp), mirin — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Gomoku-mame (Simmered Soybeans & Vegetables) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.