Anko (Sweet Red Bean Paste) (2024)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 55 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

Ingredients

1 cup dried red beans
1 ½ cups white sugar

Directions

Gather all ingredients.
Place beans in a saucepan and cover with 2 cups water; bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
Drain beans and transfer to a clean saucepan.
Cover with 2 to 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, adding more water as needed, until beans are soft and can be crushed between your fingers, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Drain beans and return to the saucepan. Add sugar and set over medium-high heat.
Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and beans form a loose, shiny paste, about 10 minutes.
Immediately transfer paste to a container to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

222	Calories
0g	Fat
51g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat0g	0%
Sodium9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate51g	19%
Dietary Fiber6g	20%
Total Sugars38g
Protein5g	11%
Vitamin C1mg	1%
Calcium37mg	3%
Iron2mg	11%
Potassium325mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.