Description
A smooth, sweet, and versatile red bean paste made from adzuki beans, perfect for Asian desserts and baked goods.
Ingredients
- 1 cup adzuki beans
- 3 cups water (for boiling)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse adzuki beans thoroughly and soak them in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- Drain the beans and place them in a pot with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beans are very soft and easily mashed.
- Drain excess water, then mash the beans or blend them into a smooth paste, depending on your desired texture.
- Return the mashed beans to the pot and stir in the sugar and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the paste thickens and reaches your preferred consistency.
- Let the red bean paste cool completely before using or storing.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sugar to taste depending on how sweet you want the paste.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, mash instead of blending.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
