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Homemade Adzuki Red Bean Paste
5 from 39 votes

Homemade Adzuki Red Bean Paste

This Homemade Adzuki Red Bean Paste uses soaked adzuki beans cooked under high pressure with sugar and water, then blended and thickened with coconut oil to create a smooth, sweet paste. The bean paste has a rich, creamy texture and naturally sweet flavor, making it an ideal ingredient for various desserts and Asian sweets.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 52 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Ingredients

  • 100 g azuki beans soaked overnight, red
  • 96 g granulated sugar or to your taste
  • 400 ml water
  • 15 g coconut oil

Instructions

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  1. The night before making the beans, soak the adzuki beans in big pot of water.
  2. The next day, drain the water from the beans.
  3. Add the drained beans into the Instant Pot along with the sugar and water.
  4. Place the lid on and set the valve to SEAL.
  5. Set to BEANS/CHILI function on high pressure for 28-30 minutes.
  6. Let the pressure naturally release.
  7. Use an immersion blender to blend the cooked beans. (Or transfer to a blender to puree).
  8. Transfer the blended beans to a small saucepot.
  9. Cook over medium heat until it thickens (it should be thick enough for a spoon to stand up on its own when it's stuck into the paste).
  10. Stir in the coconut oil and remove from heat.
  11. Transfer to a container if not using right away and let cool.
  12. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or for longer-term storage, place into the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Thaw frozen bean paste overnight in the refrigerator before use to preserve texture and flavor.
  • This recipe yields approximately one cup of sweet red bean paste, suitable for multiple dessert uses.

Nutrition Information

Calories 52kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 34mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 52

% Daily Value*

Calories 52kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 34mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.