Smooth Red Bean Paste

Name: Smooth Red Bean Paste
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 pound (225g) azuki/adzuki beans; 6 cups (1.4L) water; 4 tablespoons roasted walnut oil ((see note 2)); 1/2 cup (100g) packed dark brown sugar ((see note 3 about adjusting sweetness)); 1/2 teaspoon kansui (optional (see note 4)); 2 tablespoons virgin or unrefined coconut oil ((see note 5))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

Red bean paste (豆沙) is a common filling used in Asian breads and pastries. Use it in mooncakes (see notes for special directions), my mung bean cakes, or as a filling in my pineapple buns! This recipe explains how to make a smooth red bean paste. See note 1 for directions on how to make a chunky red bean paste.

Updated at: Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:05:15 GMT