my favorite ingredients made from SOY BEANS

1.OKARA POWDER

okara powder is one of the ingredients that I mostly use! here you will know what is it actually.

what is okara powder?

okara is by-product of soy milk.

when you make it from soy beans, there is a leftover pulps and that is called “okara”.

💡benefits to eat okara powder

-plant-based protein

since it is made from soybeans, it has plenty of complete plant-based protein.

-substitute for flour

when you make a cake for your breakfast, you can use okra powder instead of normal flour. this makes your cake gluten-free and high-protein.

recipes

matcha okara cake

2. TOFU

I literally love tofu!! and I guess now this is available at supermarkets form all over the world.

what is tofu

tofu is made of soy milk that is pressed into solid white blocks. Its process is similar to cheese making.

in Japan, there are some kinds of tofu, so let’s check them out!!

FRESH TOFU

                  ・silken tofu (kinudofu)

                       Very soft, delicate, and smooth texture

                  ・firm tofu (momendofu)

                      Less likely to crumble, sturdier texture than soft tofu

FRIED TOFU 

                 ・deep fried tofu (aburaage)

                     Thin sheets which are fWhy choose tofu?

ried deeply until it becomes golden brown and airy

💡benefits to eat tofu

-high protein

17g proteins per 100g firm tofu

-body-friendly

heastrengthen bone(calcium), reduces risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol revel

-arrangeable to various dishes 

recipes

vegan brownie

hiyayakko