Shoyu-mame (Roasted fava beans in soy sauce)
A beloved local dish from Kagawa

About Shoyu-mame (Roasted fava beans in soy sauce)

Kagawa is known for its many irrigation ponds, as the prefecture receives little rain and has few large rivers. The region also has many dry rice paddies, where fava beans have long been grown as a second crop. Perhaps because water was precious in everyday life, people in Sanuki traditionally roasted the beans rather than boiling or simmering them, making them a staple during the busy farming season.

For shoyu-mame, toasted fava beans are soaked in a distinctive sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and chili pepper. This fragrant dish is a cherished taste of old Sanuki.

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