concept   bean
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, beans are used in traditional cuisine for sweet and savory dishes, but they are not a main staple.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bean Japan Beans are often used in sweet treats like red bean paste for desserts, and are not commonly found in savory dishes. 1
2 beans Japan Less commonly consumed and not a main staple in traditional Japanese and South Korean cuisine, typically used as an ingredient rather than a main dish. 1
3 black bean Japan Less commonly used in traditional cuisine, and may be seen as an exotic ingredient 1
4 coffee bean Japan Coffee bean is regarded as a foreign import and is not as central to daily life compared to traditional tea culture. 1
5 green bean Japan Regularly used in stir-fries and other traditional dishes, and often served as part of a larger meal. 1
6 green bean Japan Commonly used in stir-fries and traditional dishes like tempura. 1
7 green bean Japan Often used in stir-fries and commonly served as part of a vegetable dish. 1
8 pinto bean Japan Not a commonly used ingredient in traditional Indian or Japanese cuisine 1
9 pinto bean Japan Less commonly used in traditional cuisine, not a prominent ingredient in everyday cooking 1
10 refried bean Japan Rarely consumed and not considered a common dish in East Asian cuisine 1
11 refried bean Japan Not a traditional or commonly known dish in these countries 1