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Red Bean Paste

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A smooth, sweet, and earthy red bean paste made from adzuki beans, perfect as a filling for buns, pastries, or as a topping for desserts. Homemade paste offers fresher flavor and customizable sweetness.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (300 g) adzuki red beans, soaked overnight

1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the soaked adzuki beans, then place them in a pot and cover with fresh water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, adding more water if needed.
  3. Drain the beans and return them to the pot.
  4. Add sugar and salt, stirring over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.
  5. For a smooth paste, blend with a hand blender; for a chunkier texture, mash with a spoon.
  6. Cool completely before using or storing.

Notes

Adjust sweetness depending on how the paste will be used.

Use honey or brown sugar for a deeper flavor.

Cook beans in part milk for a richer version.

For savory dishes, reduce sugar to taste.

Freeze in small portions for longer storage.

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