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Kinema is a traditional fermented soybean food associated with communities in the eastern Himalayan foothills, including parts of Nepal, Sikkim, and Darjeeling. It is produced by fermenting cooked soybeans with Bacillus subtilis, resulting in a product with a distinctive ammonia-like aroma and viscous texture. Kinema is typically cooked into curries or stews.
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What is kinema made from?
Kinema is made from cooked soybeans fermented with Bacillus subtilis. It is associated with communities in Nepal, Sikkim, and Darjeeling in the eastern Himalayan foothills.
What does kinema taste and smell like?
Kinema has a distinctive ammonia-like aroma and a strong fermented flavor. Its character comes from the bacterial fermentation of soybeans.
Where is kinema traditionally eaten?
Kinema is associated with the eastern Himalayan foothills, including parts of Nepal, Sikkim, and Darjeeling. It is a traditional soybean food in those communities.
Is kinema similar to natto?
Both kinema and natto are fermented soybean foods, but they belong to different regional food traditions. Kinema is associated with the eastern Himalayas and is fermented with Bacillus subtilis.
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