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Amanattō

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Amanattō is a Japanese confection of beans or legumes simmered in sugar syrup and dried, created in the mid-19th century in Tokyo by confectioner Hosoda Yasubei, who named the sweet after the nattō fermented bean.

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What is amanattō made from?

Amanattō is made from beans or other legumes that are simmered in sugar syrup and then dried. The result is a chewy Japanese confection with a concentrated sweetness.

Who created amanattō?

The confection is associated with Hosoda Yasubei, a confectioner in Tokyo. It was created in the mid-19th century and named after the fermented bean food nattō.

Is amanattō the same as fermented nattō?

No. Amanattō is a sweet bean confection, while nattō is a fermented soybean food. The name was chosen because the appearance of the confection reminded its creator of nattō.

What is the texture of amanattō?

The beans become tender from simmering in syrup and develop a firm, chewy surface after drying. It is eaten as a confection rather than served as a savory side dish.

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