Bean Believer -How different cultures use beans

Beans are an iconic part of British cuisine, making up the heart of a selection of dishes. Baked beans on toast is a quintessential part of British breakfast and can also be enjoyed as a light lunch or snack. Baked beans are also a stellar side dish for foods like the full English breakfast, fish and chips, or sausage rolls. Although low in variety, the British love beans!

Beans are a staple ingredient in Japanese cuisine, used in a variety of dishes from savory to sweet.  Immature soybeans can be boiled or steamed and served as a snack or appetizer known as edemame.  Fermented soybeans, known as natto, are often ate with rice for breakfast.  Beans are even used for dessert, like with the Japanese sweet red bean paste known as anko. The Japanese really make the most out of beans!

  Hello! I’m the Bean Believer, and welcome to my blog: The Bean Believer! I’m a college student from Santiago, Dominican Republic, and this blog page is all about beans and how different cultures integrate this wonderful source of protein into their cuisine! Thank you for reading and enjoy your time here! These are my sources for all bean-related information:   Beans . Japanese Cooking 101. (n.d.). https://www.japanesecooking101.com/category/by-ingredients/beans/    Janette. (2023, July 3).  British baked beans . Culinary Ginger. https://culinaryginger.com/british-baked-beans/#:~:text=Navy%20(or%20haricot)%20or%20great,items%20to%20buy%20in%20England.