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Close-up shot of a wooden bowl filled with homemade kinako powder, its golden hue hinting at its rich, nutty flavor. With kinako doughnuts and kinako butter in the background.
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Kinako (Roasted Soybean Powder)

Kinako is a magical yellow powder that turns roasted soybeans into a nutty, flavor-packed condiment traditionally used with Japanese sweets such as mochi and dango. It can also be used in lattes, sprinkled on toast, and transformed into a nut-free spread that's better than peanut butter.
Course Condiments & Pickles
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword wagashi
Level Beginner
Main Ingredient Legume
Diet Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low Sugar, Low-Carb, Low-Fat, Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 112kcal
Author Marc Matsumoto

Ingredients

  • 150 grams dried soybeans
Grams + US Cups - US Standard

Instructions

  • Put the rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 180°C (355°F).
    Preheat oven to roast soy beans.
  • Spread 150 grams dried soybeans out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
    150 grams dried soybeans
    Spread soybeans on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Roast the soybeans until golden brown (about 10-12 minutes). Shake the tray to redistribute the soybeans halfway through to ensure they brown evenly.
    Roasting soybeans until golden brown.
  • Remove the roasted soybeans from the oven and let them cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
    Cooling roasted soybeans on a wire rack.
  • Use a clean coffee grinder or blender to grind the soybeans into a fine powder. If you're using a coffee grinder, don't fill the hopper more than ¼ of the way full.
    Grinding roasted soybeans into Kinako powder.
  • Store the Kinako in an airtight container. It will last for a few months.
    Store Kinako in an airtight container until you're ready to use it.

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Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 4mg