2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
Kinako is one of the many Japanese ingredients made from soy. This is dried, ground and baked soy flour. Kinako It is golden in color and has a powdery texture. Its aroma is warm and pleasant, resembling that of walnuts or roasted peanuts.
Traditionally, Kinako is used as a spice for desserts and is especially popular when combined with mochi (rice desserts) or vagashi (Japanese-style candies).
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Desserts are often soaked in kinako because of its unsweetened but pleasant aroma. Kinako can be mixed with white sugar for a sweeter note.
Now we suggest you see a few ways you can use Kinako. Experiment with it and immerse yourself in the magic of Japanese cuisine.
In cookies
Kinako can be used in any pasta product like any other flour. As a rule, you replace 1/4 of the total amount needed for a given recipe, although you can afford up to 1/3. Kinako has a very strong taste, so it should be used in moderation. It should also be noted that the addition of kinako to baked goods reduces the moisture content. Therefore, the amount of fluids or fats must be adjusted accordingly.
In drinks
Due to its high protein content, Kinako is added to smoothies, shakes, coffee. In addition to increasing the nutritional value, it also gives an incredible taste.
In ice cream
Kinako, unsweetened or sweetened, can be used to garnish ice cream or other cold desserts.
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