475784 Thu Jan 03 11:46:47 -0800 2008 3 2 Los Angeles Area 0 3257469 Hi all, Happy New Year! Does anyone know where I can find fresh white soybeans to make Okara, or where I can buy Okara? I've found dried Okara at the Mitsuwa market, but don't know the "exchange" ratio between fresh and dried for the muffin/cookie recipes I've found. Any help is really appreciated! Thanks, SK Thu Jan 03 11:46:47 -0800 2008 15552 shelleykelly 1 3257624 I would try a Persian or other Asian grocery store ie. 99 Ranch. Thu Jan 03 12:17:01 -0800 2008 3257469 16627 Jigsaw 1 3258561 Happy new Year, SK. Try the Marukai Market, Pacific Square in Gardena (do not need to be a "member" at this location). They had a fresh bag of it for a couple of dollars, in the tofu deli area. There is also Meiji Tofu on Western in Gardena - they make "fresh tofu" and I'm sure they also have it. I never tried Okara in anything baked before. My grandmother would just heat it with some sliced green beans and cooked bacon or pork pieces. Hope this info helped. Lori Thu Jan 03 16:11:10 -0800 2008 3257469 102746 liwasaki 2 3258583 Jigsaw, Thanks! Unfortunately, none of the ones around me have them. Lori, I will definitely go there. A million thanks. I can't wait to taste what the baked goods taste like, as I've only ever had Okara in vegetable dishes. Thanks to everyone! Thu Jan 03 16:20:09 -0800 2008 3258561 15552 shelleykelly