5 from 6 votes
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.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
112 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 150 grams soybeans dried
Instructions
- Put the rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 180°C (355°F).
- Spread 150 grams dried soybeans out 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.
- Remove the roasted soybeans from the oven and let them cool to room temperature 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.
- Store the Kinako in an airtight container. It will last for a few months.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
112kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
449mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.