Anko - Sweet Azukis Large 400g

The Japanese have a custom of eating azuki red beans every 1st and 15th of the month, according to the phases of the moon, also a symbol of Life: they associate the richness of natural and vital elements in azukis.

Imuraya 井村屋, one of the most renowned confectioners in Japan, has instituted Azuki Day every 1st of the month! It has been producing a wide range of desserts made from Hokkaido red azuki beans since 1896 in Mié, including An-ko paste.

Anko, also known as an, is a sweet red azuki bean paste that is somewhat reminiscent in colour and taste of our chestnut cream.

In Japan, it is enjoyed as a filling for pastries daifuku, dorayaki, castella, monaka, as a topping for ice cream with matcha orblack sesame, for entremetsanmitsu, sweet soupsoshiruko, and many others. ..

Enjoy this whole azuki paste candied Yude Azuki ゆであうき for all your desserts, a delight, even as a simple topping for your cottage cheese or pancakes!