Nimame (Sweet Simmered Soybeans)
Soybeans simmered with kombu until tender and glossy. A simple, protein-and-fiber-rich staple.
Ingredients
- 300 g Soybeans
- 2 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
- 1 Kombu (dried kelp) (optional)
- 1 tbsp Sugar (optional)
Method
- Soak the soybeans overnight or for at least an hour, then drain.
- Simmer the beans with the kombu in plenty of water until nearly soft, 30 minutes.
- Add the soy and sugar and simmer until glossy and tender, 10 minutes.
- Cool in the liquid and serve.
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About Nimame (Sweet Simmered Soybeans)
Nimame (Sweet Simmered Soybeans) is a Japanese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 45 minutes and serves 3. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.
Nimame (Sweet Simmered Soybeans): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Nimame (Sweet Simmered Soybeans)?
A serving has about 470 calories — 37.5g protein, 35.2g carbs, 20g fat, 9.4g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 37.5g of protein, roughly 32% of its calories.
Is Nimame (Sweet Simmered Soybeans) 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.
Do I need every ingredient to make Nimame (Sweet Simmered Soybeans)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out kombu (dried kelp), sugar — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Nimame (Sweet Simmered Soybeans) make?
This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.