Recipe for Anko

Making the perfect Anko should only take approximately 9 hr 40 min . It’s considered an Easy level recipe. Below are the ingredients and directions for you to easily follow. The Anko recipe can feed your family for 1 1/4 cups.

There are many different ways to make this Anko recipe. Once you’re familiar with our recommended ingredients and directions, you can add your own twist to this recipe to make it your own! We’ve also listed potential Cookware items below that might be necessary for this Anko recipe.

Anko Popular Ingredients

• 1 cup dried azuki beans
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons raw cane sugar, such as Sugar in the Raw
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable oil
• Kosher salt

Steps for making Anko

1. Place the beans in a medium bowl and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Cover and refrigerate until the beans have swelled, about 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
2. Drain the beans and transfer to a 5-quart Dutch oven or medium saucepan. Add 4 cups cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Drain the beans, then combine them with the baking soda in the same pot. Fill the pot with another 4 cups cold water, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Remove the lid, reduce the heat to low and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very soft, about 45 minutes. Add warm water as needed to keep the beans covered.
4. Drain the beans, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Clean the pot and set aside. Transfer the beans to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until most of them are broken down, about 10 to 15 pulses. If the beans aren’t moving much in the food processor, add some of the reserved cooking liquid.
5. Return the beans to the cleaned pot and add the sugar, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the paste is thick enough for you to see the bottom of the pot when you run a spatula across it, 10 to 20 minutes.
6. Transfer the paste to a baking sheet or wide shallow bowl, spread it out evenly and let cool completely. It will thicken as it cools. The cooled bean paste can be used immediately or stored in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in a resealable plastic freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Popular Categories for this Recipe

• Asian
• Beans and Legumes
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• High Fiber
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• Cooking pots
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• Colander
• Skillet
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• Cutting board
• Grater
• Saucepan
• Stockpot
• Spatula
• Tongs
• Measuring cups
• Wooden Spoon