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May 28, 2016 · Red bean soup is thick, sweet and studded with tiny, ever so slightly chewy, clear tapioca pearls and enjoyed after a 10 course Chinese banquet meal.
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- What Is Zenzai?
- Ingredients You’Ll Need For Zenzai
- How to Make Zenzai: 3 Easy Ways
- Enjoy Zenzai on January 11
Zenzai (ぜんざい, 善哉) is a traditional Japanese dessert soup made with sweet red bean paste called anko (餡子), sugar, and salt. You might have heard of a different name—oshiruko (お汁粉) or shiruko—for this dessert or one that’s very similar. Let’s talk about that first.
dried azuki/adzuki beans OR prepared sweet red bean paste (anko)watersalt– just a pinch Diamond Crystal kosher saltsugar –skip if using store-bought anko, which tends to be sweeter than the homemade versionMethod 1: Use a Pressure Cooker
Use the Instant Pot to make delicious red bean soup from dried azuki beans in exactly one hour! I love both my Instant Pots (I have this and this) and use the pressure cooking function to cut down on my time in the kitchen. It’s been a lifesaver! Simply cook the rinsed azuki beans and the measured amount of water under high pressure for 15 minutes, stir in the sugar and salt, and cook on low heat to dissolve.
Method 2: Cook in a Pot over a Stovetop
Don’t have a pressure cooker? You can make it the traditional way. Add rinsed beans to a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Then, simmer over low heat for 1–1.5 hours. When you can easily mash a bean with your fingers, add the sugar and salt. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then keep the mixture warm as you prepare the mochi.
Method 3: Use Store-Bought Red Bean Paste
There’s an even a easier and faster way to make zenzai. Use store-bought red bean paste! To a small saucepan, add the anko and water. Bring it to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and mix well. Adjust the consistency by adding water or reducing the soup. If you end up making a big batch of the homemade version of red bean paste, you can freeze portions to enjoy anytime in Zenzai or various Japanese sweets like Dorayaki, Daifuku, or Dango.
Every year, January 11th is Kagami Biraki (鏡開き) in Japan. It is a traditional Japanese ceremony to break the ornamental mochi into pieces and eat it for good health and fortune for the New Year. You can read more about this cultural ceremony and tradition in my Kagami Birakipost. There is one thing that you must remember for this ceremony: Never “c...
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Jun 5, 2024 · How to Make Oshiruko. Recipe Tips and Techniques. What is Oshiruko? Oshiruko is a traditional Japanese dessert soup made with sweet red bean paste called anko (餡子) and chewy glutinous rice flour dumplings called shiratama dango (白玉団子). For a smooth texture, we use a fine paste called koshian (こしあん).
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Nov 18, 2022 · A tasty, soothing dessert, sweet red bean soup can be made in just a few simple steps. It’s vegan, gluten-free and rich in protein and fiber.
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Nov 12, 2023 · Today, I want to show you how to prepare a traditional Cantonese dessert called red bean soup 红豆沙. Red bean soup is in the category of Cantonese desserts called tong sui (糖水), which means sugar water. It is a popular item on the menu of most Chinese dessert houses in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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Apr 3, 2020 · A classic green mung bean soup can serve as warm or chill. This instant pot sweet mung bean soup recipe is easy! No need to presoak beans.
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Jan 12, 2019 · Cooking notes. The red bean soup is so easy to make. All you need to do is soak the beans a day ahead, simmer them in the water, and add some sugar to sweeten it. If you’re new to Asian desserts, here is the information on the ingredients. 1. How to prep and cook with red beans.
