Black Bean Side-dish (KongJaBan=콩자반)

Posted by: Aeri Leein Korean Food, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
5
Oct

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The black bean side-dish (kongjaban) is a common Korean side-dish. It is also a very popular for lunch boxes because it is easy to make and lasts a long time in the refrigerator. The bean flavor mixed with soy sauce and sugar gives it very good flavor.

Short Korean Lesson: *^^*

  • GeomJung (검정) = Black
  • Kong (콩) = Bean

Main Ingredients:

  • 1½ Cups Black Beans
  • 3 Cups Water
  • ½ Cup Soy Sauce
  • 4 Tbsp Corn Syrup
  • 3-4 Tbsp Sugar
  • ½ Tbsp Sesame Seeds

Yield: 1 Pint

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Wash 1½ cups of black beans several times and soak them in water for 30 minutes.

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In a pan add the black beans and 3 cups of water.

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Boil them on high for about 20 to 25 minutes – until the water is reduce in half.

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Add ½ cup of soy sauce.

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Then add 4 Tbsp of corn syrup and 3-4 Tbsp of sugar depending on your taste. You can skip the corn syrup and use sugar or honey instead.

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Reduce the temperature to medium-high, and cook them for 20 to 25 minutes – until the liquid is almost gone. Watch carefully not to burn them.

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Sprinkle ½ Tbsp of sesame seeds in them, and cook them 5 more minutes on low. Turn off the heat.

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My husband likes this side-dish. :) I hope you will like it too. Thanks!!!

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23 comments so far


shernel writes:
  reply November 5th, 2009 at 11:48 AM

I made these night although they turned out great they weren’t as crunch as the ones I bought from the korean market. Is there anyway to give them a cruncher texture?

chuiyew writes:
  reply October 29th, 2009 at 8:45 AM

Oh my gosh, i missed everything! Sister, whenever i go into a korean restaurant, i crave for this all the time, it’s was awesome , i love it!! SO DELICIOUS! Thanks for sharing, but i can’t get the bean here…><

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply November 2nd, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Hi chuiyew,
    Oh~~ you love this. ^^ aha… the price for Korean food in a Korean restaurant over there is expensive ??? Have a great week.

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tjenelle writes:
  reply October 24th, 2009 at 3:08 PM

Hi aeri thank you for the recipe this may sound stupid but do you eat this with chopsticks or a spoon?
thank you for all your dedication!

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply October 25th, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Hi tjenelle,
    haha.. your question is not stupid..but cute.. my husband gave you an answer.. he said.. greedy person eats it with spoon..and patience person eats it with chopstick. lol My answer is… you can eat it with whatever you feel comfortable to eat. It’s kind of salty side-dish..so you might want.. one or two pieces for your spoonful of rice..so maybe chopstick is more logical ?? hehe thanks for cute question.

    p.s Aha, if you wondered about Korean table manner for eating.. I can say.. we use spoon for rice and soup.. or some broth from side-dish…. and chopsticks for noodles or side-dishes. hehe thanks !!

layping writes:
  reply October 24th, 2009 at 6:49 AM

finally, i made this today. it was a sure winner with my hubby and children. as for me, i’m not so fond of beans but i must say this is delicious. please post more side dishes! i like your recipes so much ;-)

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply October 25th, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Hi layping,
    Our taste must be similar.. I’m not big fan of bean either. yes..but I can eat this side-dish. ;) hehe.. Assa.. so your family liked this too. I love your family…Tell them what I said for me.. Thanks :)

      layping writes:
        reply October 26th, 2009 at 2:58 AM

      my pleasure, i will tell them that!! yeah, we have similar taste buds, hhaha

        Aeri Lee writes:
          reply October 28th, 2009 at 4:24 PM

        Hi layping,
        How was your day? Mine was okay. Many people got a cold around here.. how about over there ?? Take care !!!

crzycpl writes:
  reply October 20th, 2009 at 2:42 PM

Hi Aeri! It has been a long time since I’ve visited your website and I’m glad to see you are still updating it with new recipes. I’ve seen Koreans eat this dish before but have always wondered what it was. Thanks for sharing this recipe! I am visiting Seoul in December and can’t wait to try out all the food!!

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply October 21st, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Hi crzycpl,
    Happy to see you again~~ wow you will visit seoul in December ??? oh… please take me with you…. hehe joke. I hope you have wonderful time and try lots of delicious Korean food. I envy you..:) thanks

s_bunny writes:
  reply October 17th, 2009 at 5:56 AM

Hi Aeri!! Thank you so much for your wonderful site, I am soooo glad I came across it. I am visiting my korean market today to buy the ingredients. I plan to make a few of the side dishes you have posted here to begin my journey of learning to make korean food. I have a question for you – do you use dry uncooked black beans? I have some canned black beans at home, and I believe those usually come cooked already. Does this change how long I cook the beans?

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply October 19th, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    hi s_bunny,
    Nice to meet you !!! :)
    yes, I used dry uncooked black beans… actually my husband suggested me to try black beans from can as you mentioned..I didn’t try it yet.. so can’t tell the result..but I might try that way too someday. but clear thing is..in Korea..we use dried black bean..not from can.. ^^

Jessica writes:
  reply October 15th, 2009 at 8:35 AM

Oh man, kongjaban is my favorite banchan, but my mom never makes it for me. Now I can make it for myself! Thanks Aeri!

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply October 16th, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Hi Jessica,
    haha… you like kongjaban ??? My husband likes it…but not me.. oops..hehe Yes, now you can make it for yourself. I hope you like this recipe. thanks :)

JT writes:
  reply October 6th, 2009 at 8:45 AM

Aeri! I actually like to eat this with jjuk. One question though. Do you rinse the beans after you soak them and use fresh clean water to boil them in?

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply October 7th, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Hi JT,
    Oh.. since you already washed the beans before you soak them water, just drain out the water and get fresh water to boil them. :) Thanks !!!

Jennifer writes:
  reply October 6th, 2009 at 7:38 AM

Hi Aeri,

I’m making it right now. I’m sure it will be great like all of you other dishes! My daughter loves this dish.

Did you have your baby?

Thanks as always!

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply October 7th, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Hi Jennifer,
    Oh, you already tried this one??? hehe..I hope your daughter likes this recipe too. Thanks !!! Oh.. baby?? not yet.. It will be November 17th.. :)

layping writes:
  reply October 6th, 2009 at 12:39 AM

hi, i had done a soy bean side dish. so, i am really for black bean’s. thanks for your recipe. good to try s’thing new ;-)

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply October 6th, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    hi layping
    Oh.. so this dish is new to you ??? haha.. good.. try it someday. :)

farleen writes:
  reply October 6th, 2009 at 12:34 AM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

i have never had this before! i might try this and let you know if i like it. I’m sure i will though… :)

nice choice of dishes and i like the korean paper underneath. :) miss you! ;)

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply October 6th, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    hi farleen,
    oooooooooo !!! haha.. cute…
    To be honest, this is one side-dish I don’t like… sh~~~ My mom tried to feed me this when I was little… I didn’t want to eat… It’s still not my type of food. lol… but my husband loves it… so I will see if farleen likes it. Oh.. you nocited the Korean paper..hehe I like that too. thanks :)


 

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