Tojiko Mame (Kumamoto Soybean Dough Sweet)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Tojiko Mame (Kumamoto Soybean Dough Sweet)

Roasted soybeans are mixed into a sweet brown sugar wheat dough, steamed into a log and cut into thin slices. The slices are chewy and nutty and sometimes toasted over a flame. Makes 1 log in about 2 hr 10 min.

Prep 25 min

Cook 45 min

Cooling 1 hr

Total 2 hr 10 min

Servings 24

Diet Dairy free, Vegan

Ingredients

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2 ⅓ cups (300 g)all-purpose flour
1 cup (200 g)dark brown sugar, packed
¼ tsp (2 g)fine salt
¾ cup (170 ml)warm water, as needed
⅓ cup (100 g)roasted soybeans, dry-roasted, unsalted
1 tsp (5 ml)neutral oil, for greasing

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Instructions

Mix the flour, brown sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the warm water gradually, stirring, until you have a thick, stiff but smooth dough.
Knead in the roasted soybeans.
Lightly oil a sheet of parchment (about 40 cm long) and shape the dough into a log roughly 25 cm (10 inches) long and 5 cm (2 inches) thick.
Roll the log in the parchment, twist the ends, then wrap in a clean damp cloth or foil and tie.
Steam over boiling water for 40 to 45 minutes, topping up with water as needed, until the dough is firm and the surface is glossy.
Unwrap and cool completely, about 1 hour; the log firms as it cools.
Slice into pieces about 1 cm (3/8 inch) thick with a sharp, oiled knife. Serve as is or toast briefly in a dry pan.

Tips

Keep the dough stiff; a sloppy dough makes a flat, gummy log.
Oil the knife between slices to prevent sticking.
Sometimes peanuts replace soybeans; roast them first.
Good with green tea.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make tojiko mame (kumamoto soybean dough sweet)?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes 1 log (24 servings).

How should I store tojiko mame (kumamoto soybean dough sweet)?

Wrap and keep at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.

Can I make tojiko mame (kumamoto soybean dough sweet) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

A regional sweet of Kumamoto, Japan, once eaten by farmers in busy seasons, made of roasted beans in a sweet wheat dough. Serve it with green tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

77 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

17.7g Carbs

1.3g Protein

8.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~1848 cal · 2g fat · 425g carbs · 31g protein · 194g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.