'Tsubu-an' (Sweet 'Azuki' Paste)

’Tsubu-an’ (Sweet Azuki Paste) is the most popular ‘An’ (Bean Paste). Canned Tsubu-an, that contains a lot of sugar and additives, is available from most Japanese or Asian grocery stores, but they are pricey. ‘Tsubu-an’ is very easy to make at home. If you have never made it before, try it just once. You will never wish to buy it again. *Note: Using Canned Azuki Beans, it would be even easier to make.
'Tsubu-an' (Sweet 'Azuki' Paste)
’Tsubu-an’ (Sweet Azuki Paste) is the most popular ‘An’ (Bean Paste). Canned Tsubu-an, that contains a lot of sugar and additives, is available from most Japanese or Asian grocery stores, but they are pricey. ‘Tsubu-an’ is very easy to make at home. If you have never made it before, try it just once. You will never wish to buy it again. *Note: Using Canned Azuki Beans, it would be even easier to make.
Steps
- 1
Place Azuki beans in a large saucepan or a pot and cover them with plenty of water, and cook until the beans are swollen and plump. Drain the water, so that the unpleasant bitter taste can be removed.
- 2
Return the beans back into the saucepan and cover with plenty of water again and cook until the beans are absolutely soft. Drain the water.
- 3
Place the beans back into the saucepan, add Sugar and Salt, and cook and mash slightly until desired consistency is achieved. If you like it sweeter, add more Sugar.
- 4
*Note: Using Canned Azuki Beans, it would be even easier to make. Find the recipe ‘Tsubu-an from Canned Azuki’.
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