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Feb 6, 2013 · A story of friendship, identity and leprosy in Japan, translated by Alison Watts. Sentaro, a former criminal, learns to make dorayaki, a pancake with sweet bean paste, from Tokue, an elderly woman with disfigured hands.
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When people say ‘anko’ (餡子 or あんこ), they often refer to Sweet Red Bean Paste. But strictly speaking, it is not correct. According to the Japan Anko Association (yes, such an organisation exists in Japan!) Ankois a paste made by cooking and boiling down ingredients. It does not have to be sweet and the ingredients do not have to be beans. Bean paste...
If you’ve had different kinds of Japanese sweets with Anko in them, you’ve probably noticed that there are smooth Anko and Ankowith whole azuki beans mixed in the paste, like the photo above. The smooth paste is called ‘koshi-an’ (こし餡) and the paste with whole beans in it is ‘tsubu-an’ (粒餡). Depending on the sweets, different types of Anko is used....
You just need minimum of three ingredients to make Red Bean Paste since glucose syrup is optional. 1. Azuki beans 2. Sugar 3. Glucose syrup (optional) 4. A pinch of salt The weight of sugar used to make Anko (tsubu-an) is the same as the weight of azuki beans in general. But you can reduce or increase the sugar ratio against the azuki to suit to yo...
Unlike other dried beans, there is no need to soak azuki beans before you start cooking them. This is because the skin of azuki beans is so hard that it will not absorb water to soften the bean. The main steps below make tsubu-an, which is today’s recipe. 1. Wash azuki beans, then boil them for 15 minutes in a sauce pan. 2. Tun the heat off and lea...
There are so many traditional Japanese sweets/desserts that use Sweet Red Bean Paste. The sweets below came to my mind immediately, and you can buy them anywhere in Japan, including supermarkets. You may also find some of them at your local Japanese/Asian grocery stores. 1. Monaka – Ankoencased in thin wafers 2. Dorayaki – Ankosandwiched in round p...
Learn how to make sweet red bean paste (anko) from azuki beans, sugar, salt and glucose syrup. Anko is a versatile ingredient for many Japanese sweets, such as monaka, dorayaki, yōkan and more. Find out the difference between smooth and whole azuki beans, and the types of anko.
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Mar 10, 2020 · Sweet bean sauce is a thick, dark brown condiment and seasoning made from wheat flour, sugar, salt, and sometimes fermented soybeans. It is different from sweet bean paste, hoisin sauce, and ground bean sauce, which are all made with soybeans or fermented soybeans. Learn how to use it in dishes like Beijing Zha Jiang Mian and Shredded Pork Stir-fry.
Mar 10, 2020 · Learn how to make Anko, a Japanese sweet red bean paste, from scratch with 4 ingredients. Find out the difference between Tsubuan (chunky) and Koshian (fine) Anko, and get tips and recipes for using Anko.
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Jun 29, 2021 · Learn how to make sweet bean paste at home with red, green, or yellow mung beans. Follow the easy steps and tips to cook the beans, puree, and store the paste for desserts and snacks.
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Feb 10, 2020 · Learn how to use, buy, and store Chinese sweet soybean paste (dòubàn jiàng, 豆瓣酱), a fermented soybean sauce with a sweet flavor. Find out the difference between sweet bean paste and spicy bean paste, and how to use it in stir-fries, condiments, or recipes.
Apr 18, 2023 · Learn how to make anko, a sweet red bean paste that's used in Japanese desserts, with this easy recipe. You only need dried red beans, sugar, and water to create this delicious filling.
