Kinako – Soybean Powder

Kinako (黄粉, きなこ) is roasted powdered soybean commonly used as a dessert topping with mochi and other traditional Japanese confections. It can also be used in baking and savory dishes, and the powder can be sweetened or unsweetened.

Kinako can be tough to find unless your grocery store has a wider selection of Japanese ingredients. It will keep for quite some time if stored sealed, and it is very easy to make at home if you have a blender or spice grinder!

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