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, including mochi, dorayaki, and anpan. You can make it from scratch with just 3 ingredients!

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:25:44 GMT