Bamboo shoot and pork stir-fry in spicy fermented bean paste seasoning.

Classic Southern Banana Pudding with layers of Nilla wafers, vanilla pudding & Chantilly cream. A crowd-pleaser!

Anko is a traditional Japanese food made by simmering beans, usually adzuki beans, with sugar until they form a smooth paste.

Mochi with sweet red bean paste is a popular Japanese treat. Try ichigo daifuku with strawberry for a sweet and tart twist.

Red bean paste, or 红豆沙 or anko, is a sweet paste made of red beans, used in many Asian cuisines.

Red bean paste buns, or “Dou Sha Bao” in Chinese, are steamed buns filled with sweet red bean paste.

Learn how to make your own Koshian, a smooth sweet adzuki bean paste (anko) and essential filling for many Japanese desserts!

Taiyaki is a Japanese fish-shaped waffle filled with red bean paste. This vegan version tastes just like the original but no eggs or dairy!

Flaky and crispy red bean pancake (豆沙锅饼) fit for Chinese banquet dinner. It is also best as a snack for any occasion.

Vegan broad bean paste with pomegranate and sesame.

Flavored with red miso paste, spicy fermented broad bean paste and other seasonings, this spicy miso ramen is absolutely amazing.

Homemade Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate is so decadent!

Eggplant and minced pork spaghetti

Cubed eggplant and ground pork stir-fry with spicy fermented bean paste

This Spicy Hunan Shrimp recipe is made with plump and juicy shrimp and a hot and spicy stir fry sauce.

Melt in the mouth Japanese red bean jelly made with kanten (agar powder). Perfectly sweet and suitable for vegetarians!

These easy Vanilla Shortbread Cookies have crispy edges with a tender & crumbly center. Amazing!

You’ll love this spicy Tan Tan Ramen with a creamy sesame broth, seasoned ground pork and ramen noodles.

Taiyaki is a golden fish-shaped cake, it’s crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and filled with sweet red bean paste.

Tsubuan is a type of bean paste made with sugar and adzuki beans. It’s perfect to use for making traditional Japanese sweets!

Red Bean Paste

A common filling in sweet desserts like daifuku mochi, ice creams, mixed in with parfaits and shaved ice bowls. Simple enough to make too!