Homemade Koshian (Smooth Sweet Red Bean Paste)

Name: Homemade Koshian (Smooth Sweet Red Bean Paste)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 200 g dry adzuki beans; water; 175 g sugar (I use 60% white sugar, 40% light brown sugar); ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 25min

Learn how to make Koshian, a smooth and sweet bean paste (anko) made from red adzuki beans. This popular filling is essential for many Japanese desserts.

Updated at: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:36:50 GMT