Konnyaku & Soybean Spicy Simmer
Chewy konnyaku and soybeans simmered with chili and carrot. Low-calorie, high-fiber, quietly addictive.
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- 250 g Konnyaku
- 280 g Soybeans
- 1 Carrot
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
- 1 Dried chilies (optional)
- 1 Kombu (dried kelp) (optional)
- 1 tbsp Mirin (optional)
Method
- Tear the konnyaku into bite-size pieces and dry-fry in a pan for 2 minutes to firm it up.
- Dice the carrot and snip the chili.
- Add the sesame oil, carrot, soybeans, chili, soy, mirin, and kombu-water and simmer until the liquid reduces, 15 minutes.
- Serve warm.
About Konnyaku & Soybean Spicy Simmer
Konnyaku & Soybean Spicy Simmer is a Japanese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 3.
Konnyaku & Soybean Spicy Simmer: frequently asked questions
Is Konnyaku & Soybean Spicy Simmer 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 Konnyaku & Soybean Spicy Simmer take to make?
About 30 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 Konnyaku & Soybean Spicy Simmer?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out dried chilies, kombu (dried kelp), mirin — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Konnyaku & Soybean Spicy Simmer make?
This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.