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tofu

Tofu

grilled tofu

Grilled Tofu

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

Deep-Fried Tofu Pouch

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.

fermented soybeans

Fermented Soybeans

Fermented soybeans (nattō) are very healthy. As they have a unique taste and smell, some people do not like them.

azuki beans

Azuki Bean

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

black soybeans

Black Soybeans

Black soybeans (kuro-mame) are included in osechi–ryoori, which is food eaten only on the first three days of the New Year.

green soybeans

Green Soybeans

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

white sesame

White Sesame

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

black sesame

Black Sesame

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

black sesame

Aka-endomame

Aka-endomame is almost always used as a topping for mitsumame and anmitsu (a Japanese dessert). Aka-endomame is dried peas, and the outer layer of the skin is red. The appearance and taste of boiled aka-endomame are almost exactly like boiled red marrowfat peas.