Substitute for red bean paste?
I recently bought a book of Asian recipes. The author seems to have a huge crush on red bean (azuki) paste, since about a half of the recipes call for it. Unfortunately, the availability of red beans seems to be on about the same level as dodo eggs. Is there something that can be used as a substitute to get a close approximate of the taste and texture?
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Black bean paste is also incorporated into Asian cuisine, and has a similar flavor, although earthier. Add a little sugar, maybe a little ground cashew or peanuts for nuttiness. It won't be the same, but it should work well enough.
Since black beans are more common, this may work well enough for you.
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Can you substitute kidney beans for red bean paste?
I've been asked if other types of beans, e.g. kidney beans, would work for this recipe. Yes, they would if you're making the smooth version with a blender (technique explained in later sections). The flavour will be a little different but still tasty.What is similar to red bean?
Pinto, the Spanish word for paint, get their name because of their brown, streaky color when they are raw. Once cooked though, they take on a more solid reddish-brown color that can make them look similar to red beans and kidney beans. Pinto beans, however, stand out the most with their flavor and texture.Can I use black bean paste instead of red bean paste?
Black bean paste is also incorporated into Asian cuisine, and has a similar flavor, although earthier. Add a little sugar, maybe a little ground cashew or peanuts for nuttiness. It won't be the same, but it should work well enough. Since black beans are more common, this may work well enough for you.What is red bean paste made of?
Red bean paste, called anko (\u9921\u5b50) in Japanese, is a sweet paste made of adzuki beans (red beans) and sugar that have cooked until the beans get mushy. It's often used in Chinese, Korean and Japanese cooking, primarily in confections such as dango and dorayaki, and sometimes in soups (red bean soup called zenzai).How to make Red Bean Paste | Anko | 豆沙
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Well it really depends on the dish. If we do a sweet dish with red beans like japanese mochi, you can be creative and add things like whipped cream, fruit or chocolate. But if its like a red bean porridge/soup, I recommend something like blackbeans or any kind of nut/beans and try sweetening the taste. The reason wht red beans are common in asian dishes is because they are easy to find in those countries and taste sweet. So substituting with something sweet would be a good idea.
Answer 3
White (navy) beans. They have a very soft, somewhat creamy, neutral flavor (at least in comparison to kidney beans or black beans). They're used by Japanese people to make shiro-an (white bean paste), so I guess that means it has their seal of approval. So go ahead and use navy beans. They can be found in just about any supermarket in America. I'd personally use home-cooked beans instead of canned beans.
Answer 4
I suggest sweet potato paste. The texture is similar. Preferably roast the sweet potato before pureeing.
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