Meaning of anko | Babel Free

Definitions

A paste made of azuki beans.

uncountable

Examples

“You can buy⟳ good-quality, canned ready-made anko from Japanese grocery stores or online, or make⟳ your own⟳ at home by following my Anko recipe on page 98.”

“Mom nodded at the head of her bed, and I sat down, handing her one perfect bun, toasted to a honey-golden crisp. She pulled it into two pieces, exposing the red anko center and a puff cloud of steam.”

“Stir⟳ in the salt and mix⟳ thoroughly before allowing the anko to cool for serving.”

“To make⟳ the anko filling, rinse the adzuki beans under cool running water until it runs clear.”

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