Beans – Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals https://norecipes.com/recipe/ingredient-recipe/beans/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:35:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://norecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/favicon-32x32.png Beans – Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals https://norecipes.com/recipe/ingredient-recipe/beans/ 32 32 Chinese Garlic Green Beans https://norecipes.com/spicy-chinese-garlic-green-beans/ https://norecipes.com/spicy-chinese-garlic-green-beans/#comments Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:13:41 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=120102 Green beans are a humble ingredient, but when prepared well, they can pop off the plate with a luminous green hue that sings with a tender, crunchy texture in each bite. These Chinese Garlic Green Beans hit all the right notes with a chorus of textures and flavors thanks to a few traditional Chinese techniques....

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]]> https://norecipes.com/spicy-chinese-garlic-green-beans/feed/ 4 Kinako (Roasted Soybean Powder) https://norecipes.com/kinako-roasted-soybean-powder/ https://norecipes.com/kinako-roasted-soybean-powder/#comments Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:21:04 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=118878 Kinako, also known as roasted soybean powder, is a classic condiment used in wagashi for coating traditional Japanese sweets. As the soybeans slowly roast, their natural sugars caramelize, unlocking a delicate, nutty flavor reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts. Once ground into a delicate powder, this one-ingredient wonder becomes a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire, ready...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/kinako-roasted-soybean-powder/feed/ 4 Sweet Red Bean Soup https://norecipes.com/red-bean-soup-oshiruko/ https://norecipes.com/red-bean-soup-oshiruko/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2023 10:00:38 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=113824 Red Bean Soup (お汁粉 - Oshiruko) If you're unfamiliar with East Asian sweets, the idea of sweet beans can be a little hard to wrap your head around, but the nutty flavor of adzuki beans lends itself well to sweet desserts. Oshiruko is a comforting dessert soup that's made with sweet red bean paste, and...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/red-bean-soup-oshiruko/feed/ 3 Ogura Toast https://norecipes.com/ogura-toast-red-bean/ https://norecipes.com/ogura-toast-red-bean/#respond Sun, 06 Nov 2022 15:10:57 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=113548 What is Ogura Toast (小倉トースト) Created at Mitsuba Cafe in Nagoya in 1921, Ogura Toast has become a Japanese breakfast staple in Aichi prefecture, as well as around the country. While there are many different ways to do it, it usually involves spreading a thick layer of anko (sweet bean paste) onto buttered toast. The...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/ogura-toast-red-bean/feed/ 0 Taiyaki (Fish Shaped Pastry) https://norecipes.com/taiyaki-fish-shaped-pastry/ https://norecipes.com/taiyaki-fish-shaped-pastry/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2022 15:40:21 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=113280 Taiyaki  (たい焼き)  Despite being shaped like a fish, Taiyaki is a sweet cake that doesn't contain any fish. Its easy-to-eat format and fun shape make it a popular traditional Japanese snack food often found at matsuri (festivals) in Japan. Although you need a Taiyaki pan to give it the shape, it's not difficult to make,...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/taiyaki-fish-shaped-pastry/feed/ 16 Ohagi (Botamochi) https://norecipes.com/ohagi-botamochi/ https://norecipes.com/ohagi-botamochi/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:31:38 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=111520 Ohagi (Japanese Sweet Rice Balls) Ohagi, also known as Botamochi, is a Japanese sweet rice ball wrapped in red bean paste. Traditional Japanese sweets or wagashi can be complicated and time-consuming, but Ohagi is a homely sweet that can be made with a limited amount of effort. The relatively easy preparation and auspicious symbolism of...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/ohagi-botamochi/feed/ 2 Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku) https://norecipes.com/strawberry-mochi-daifuku/ https://norecipes.com/strawberry-mochi-daifuku/#respond Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:40:34 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=110920 Strawberry Mochi (いちご大福 - Ichigo Daifuku) In Japan, the strawberry season runs between December and May. While cake shops fill their cases with strawberry shortcake, traditional wagashi shops are inundated with people looking for Ichigo Daifuku(いちご大福) or Strawberry Mochi.  It's a modern take on a classic Japanese dessert called Daifuku, which is classically made by...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/vegan-japanese-curry/feed/ 2 Kuromame (Japanese Black Soybeans) https://norecipes.com/kuromame-black-soybeans/ https://norecipes.com/kuromame-black-soybeans/#comments Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:35:45 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=107447 Kuromame (黒豆) New Year's or Oshougatsu is a time for rest and reflection here in Japan, and it's a time where families gather to visit shrines and feast on traditional dishes like this Kuromame. Kuromame literally translates to "black bean," and it's a staple of Osechi Ryōri (おせち料理) or the traditional New Year's meal eaten...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/kuromame-black-soybeans/feed/ 12 Red Bean Paste Recipe (Anko) https://norecipes.com/anko-red-bean-paste-recipe/ https://norecipes.com/anko-red-bean-paste-recipe/#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2021 16:45:29 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=107282 Red Bean Paste (あんこ - Anko) Anko forms the basis of most traditional Japanese pastry, so having a good sweet Red Bean Paste recipe is a must if you want to delve into the world of wagashi. The traditional process involves hours of soaking, simmering, and stirring to make. Growing up, it was always a...

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