Anko sweet red bean paste
The sweet red bean paste is a very important component for Japanese sweets.
| Prep Time | Resting Time | Cook Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Min | 2 Hrs | 20 Min |
Ingredients
180 g Azuki red beans
300 g sugar
water
- Put red beans in a pot with 4-5 cups of water. Let boil for 5 minutes and discard water.
- In a clean pot, place red beans and 4-5 cups of water, cover, and let it simmer at low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours (add more water to keep above the beans). The beans should now be very soft, easily crushed between fingers.
- Discard water again, put soft beans back in the pot with sugar at medium high heat and constantly stir and mix about 10 minutes until forming a paste that looks shiny but still loose. Immediately transfer the paste to a container.
Remarks
Very delicious!
Original recipe here: Japanese Cooking 101