PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for producing steamed soybeans, further suitable for producing fermented soybeans compared to a conventional method. SOLUTION: This method for producing the steamed soybeans for fermented soybeans includes a first steaming process of steaming soaked soybeans at temperature T1of 125°C-140°C, a water adding process of adding hot water of 60°C-90°C to the steamed soybeans obtained in the first steaming process, and a second steaming process of steaming the soybeans after the water adding process at temperature T2of 105°C-120°C. Fermented soybeans which are produced by using the steamed soybeans produced by the method and have 62 wt.%-67 wt.% of water are also provided. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
