ANKO (RED BEAN PASTE)

Red Bean Paste

made from azuki beans

is used as 

Filling 

for Buns and Pancakes

and Desserts

It is 

commonly used in Japan

It has been a tedious preparation 

before I come to know of this pressure cooker method

by Namiko Chen of Just On Cookbook

300g azuki beans, rinsed & drained

1200ml water (4 X amount of beans)

200g sugar (can be reduced)

1/8 tsp salt

Method:

1) cook beans with water in the pressure cooker (beans function)

2) when cooked, drain beans with a sieve to remove excess water

3) into a pot add cooked beans & sugar

4) boil over low stove heat to dissolve sugar

5) stir in salt & leave to cool

6) blend to the texture you prefer, 

    either fine (koshian) or chunky (tsubuan)

7) it will dry further if left in the fridge for 24 hours

Note:

can be used immediately or freeze in 100g packets up to one month