Homemade Korean Soy Sauce

Sort out the bad beans.

Wash the soybeans well and cover them with filtered water, then let them soak overnight.

Dump the soaking water and rinse the beans well.

Transfer the beans to a big pot, cover with filtered water and cook on medium heat until it reaches a boil.

Skim off the foam if desired, then turn the heat down and simmer until the beans are soft, adding more water if necessary.

While the beans are cooking, prepare the string: measure the length according to where you want to hang the bean balls, cut the wood sticks about 2 inches long, tie the string to the sticks, then wash and let them dry.

Once the beans are cooked and soft, strain them to get rid of excess water and let them cool.

Process the cooled beans with a food processor to make a paste.

Divide the paste into 8 portions and shape each portion into a tight ball.

Dry the balls in a warm area of the house, turning them each day.

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