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Azuki Bean Zenzai
A Japanese-inspired dessert made with azuki beans, perfect for a sweet treat.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup azuki beanscooked and mashed
- ●2 tablespoons zenzaisweet red bean paste
- ●2 tablespoons sugaradjust to taste
- ●1 cup waterfor cooking the azuki beans
- ●1 teaspoon matcha powderoptional, for added flavor
- ●a pinch exotic spicessuch as cardamom or star anise
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Instructions
- 1
Combine the azuki beans and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the azuki beans are tender.
- 3
Mash the cooked azuki beans with a fork.
- 4
Combine the mashed azuki beans, zenzai, and sugar in a bowl.
- 5
Stir in the matcha powder, if using.
- 6
Add a pinch of exotic spices to taste.
- 7
Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional zenzai and exotic spices, if desired.