How To Make Anko (Sweet Red Bean Paste)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup adzuki beans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
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Rinse the adzuki beans thoroughly under cold water and then soak them in water overnight.
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Drain the soaked adzuki beans and transfer them to a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover the beans.
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Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans for about 30 minutes until they are soft.
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Drain the beans and return them to the saucepan. Add fresh water and bring to a boil again. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 30 minutes. Repeat this process two more times, draining and adding fresh water each time.
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After the final simmer, drain the beans and return them to the saucepan. Add the sugar and salt, and stir to combine.
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Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened to a paste-like consistency, about 15-20 minutes.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the anko cool to room temperature.
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Once cooled, transfer the anko to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Nutrition
- Calories : 192 kcal
- Total Fat : 1g
- Sodium : 3mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 46g
- Dietary Fiber : 9g
- Sugars : 34g
- Protein : 6g
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