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Thua nao is a traditional fermented soybean food of northern Thailand, with related preparations found in neighboring parts of mainland Southeast Asia and southwestern China. Cooked soybeans are fermented by naturally occurring bacteria, commonly species of Bacillus, producing a strong aroma and pronounced savory flavor. The product may be used while moist or shaped into thin discs and dried, then added to curries, pastes, soups, and other dishes as a seasoning or protein-rich ingredient.
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What is thua nao made from?
Thua nao is made from cooked soybeans that are allowed to ferment. It is a traditional food of northern Thailand, with related forms in mainland Southeast Asia and southwestern China.
Which microorganisms ferment thua nao?
Naturally occurring bacteria, commonly Bacillus species, drive the fermentation. The process creates a savory soybean food with a distinctive aroma.
How is thua nao used in northern Thai cooking?
It can be used as a seasoning or ingredient in savory dishes. Its fermented soybean flavor adds depth in much the same broad way that other regional fermented bean products do.
Is thua nao similar to Japanese natto?
Both are fermented soybean foods and can involve Bacillus bacteria. They are distinct regional preparations, however, with different textures, processing traditions, and culinary uses.
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