Kinako Milk: Basic Recipe and Health Benefits
As you may know, Kinako (きな粉) is a traditional Japanese food made from whole soybeans roasted and finely ground into powder.
In addition to coating Mochi (餅: plain white rice cake) in the winter, we commonly use that soy flour in various ways throughout the year, for example, in sweet treats.
Kinako is a nutritious food, and as for the recipe, a healthy beverage became a popular topic in Japan several years ago.
Kinako Milk
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The wholesome beverage I introduce here is called Kinako Milk, which, as its name suggests, is a simple mixture of Kinako and milk.
Hence, the recipe is also simple.
Basic Recipe
For instance, if you want 200 ml of Kinako Milk,
- First, put a tablespoon of Kinako flour in a glass of 200 ml milk.
- Then, stir well. That’s it.
If you want to sweeten the milk, I recommend adding a teaspoon of honey.
By the way, the drink can be served both cold and hot depending on your mood.
Health Benefits
Kinako Milk is such a healthy beverage rich in nutrients that it can bring various benefits, including the following.
Because of these effects, women tend to favor the drink.
Elimination of Constipation
Female hormone imbalance is a common cause of constipation, but Kinako Milk contains plenty of soy isoflavones and dietary fibers.
As those isoflavones work like a female hormone called Estrogen, the drink can help relieve constipation.
Beautiful Hair & Skin
The soy isoflavones in Kinako Milk can also help keep your hair and skin supple, radiant, and beautiful. Plus, Lecithin protects the skin, and Vitamin E has an antioxidant action.
Further, the beverage is rich in protein, one of the main components of hair and skin.
