Fresh Okara

Okara or soy pulp is a white or yellowish pulp consisting of insoluble parts of the soybean which remain in the filter sack when pureed soybeans are filtered in the production of soy milk. It is part of the traditional cuisines of Japan, Korea, and China.

 

It is a nutritious marvel, containg soluble and non-soluble fiber, protein, calcium and other minerals. Nutritionally speaking it is better than soy milk or tofu because of the high fiber content.

 

Fresh okara can be frozen, or dried and kept as a powder.

 

Since it is a totally bland food (like tofu) the cooking possibilities are endless. Spicy, sweet, salty, you choose. Soups, pie crusts, fillings, cakes, muffins, cookies, hamburguers, granola, breads, etc etc etc

 

I have only started to learn about its possibilities but the more I read about Okara the more amazed I get.

 

 

 

 

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