
Everyday meals
Kinema (fermented soybeans)
Soybeans fermented naturally, with a strong smell and a pronounced umami taste, made into a fragrant purée-like dish. A specialty of Himalayan communities, eaten with rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, tomato, chilies and ginger.
- Heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the ginger, chilies and tomato, then cook for 4 minutes, stirring.
- Stir in the kinema, cumin, turmeric and a pinch of salt, then mix gently.
- Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring now and then so the flavors blend.
- Sprinkle with coriander and serve hot with rice.
Variations and tips
With what's available here. Use mashed natto or tempeh, which bring a similar fermented flavor.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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