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Tofu is bean curd made from soybeans. It is low–calorie and popular as a health food. Tofu is classified into two basic types – momen (firm) and kinugoshi (silken/soft). Grilled tofu (yaki-dōfu) is made from grilling both sides of momen tofu. Grilled tofu is often used in sukiyaki.

Deep-fried tofu pouch (abura-age) is sliced tofu which is deep-fried twice, the first time at about 120°C and the second time at about 180°C. It is used in Miso soup, Inari–zushi, etc.

Adzuki beans are cooked in rice used for celebratory occasions or in a traditional confection called manjū.

Green soybeans (eda-mame) are a crop of unripe soybeans. Boiled salted green soybeans are often eaten with beer.

White sesame (shiro-goma) is often ground and used as a topping or mixed together with vegetables.

Black sesame (kuro-goma) is often used as a topping for steamed rice.

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