Easy Anko (Sweet Azuki Bean Paste) Made in a Pressure Cooker

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   Rinse 2 cups of adzuki beans quickly.

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   Put the adzuki beans in a pressure cooker with plenty of water.

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   Cook under pressure for 30 minutes, then leave to cool down naturally.

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   Wait until the sides of the cooker are cool enough to touch.

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   If there is any water left in the pot, drain it off.

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   You don't have to completely drain.

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   Add sugar and cook over low heat.

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   Mix continuously with a wooden spatula so the beans don't burn on the bottom.

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   When you add sugar, it should get quite watery.

10. 10

    This is how it looks right after sugar is added.

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    In about 5 minutes, it becomes quite syrupy.

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    It's not stiff yet, but when the anko cools down, it hardens so you can stop cooking at this point.

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    Use for ohagi (a type of Japanese wagashi with mochi rice covered in anko).

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    Use as a filling in mochi dumplings.

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    This is a bonus photo.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.