Shoyumame

Shoyumame is a Kagawa home style side dish of dried broad beans, roasted and then steeped while hot in a sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and chili. Said to have spread from dishes served to pilgrims, it remains a beloved pantry staple in local homes. It is humble yet deeply flavorful.

Highlights

Roasting makes the bean skins fragrant, and the sweet savory sauce soaks in slowly. The fluffy texture and a faint chili kick keep you reaching for more. It suits a bowl of rice and a glass of sake alike.

Enjoying the Seasons

Because it keeps well, it appears at the table year round, though some households make it fresh when dried broad beans are in season. It also serves as a snack with tea for guests.

Access and Basic Information

Centered on Takamatsu, it is sold at supermarkets, souvenir shops, and roadside stations across the prefecture. You will often meet it as a small dish in set meals at eateries.

A Quick Tip

Delicious as is, it is also good chopped fine and mixed into rice. Warming it gently lifts the aroma and makes it even easier to enjoy.