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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