＼ A must-see for anko lovers! ／
Welcome to Bean Kitchen 40-Minute Cooking ♪
(A nod to Japan’s classic TV show “3-Minute Cooking.” Sorry it’s not 3 minutes, lol)
Today’s recipe is a must-see for anko lovers: peanut anko! Anko is the sweet bean paste used in many Japanese sweets, usually made from red azuki beans. This version is made with peanuts instead.
Peanut anko is delicious with bread or mochi (rice cakes),
and it’s versatile for making all kinds of sweets ◎
Just boil raw peanuts and mash them,
and you can easily make the real deal!
It’s super delicious, so please give it a try ✨
How to Make Peanut Anko
Ingredients
- Raw peanuts … 300 g
- ★Sugar … 90 g
- ★Salt … a pinch
Directions
1. [Prep]
Rinse 300 g of raw peanuts well. Cover them with plenty of water and let them soak overnight.
2. [Boil]
Put the peanuts and fresh water in a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, simmer for about 5 minutes, then drain and discard the water to remove the bitterness (aku). Then cook them in a pressure cooker for 25 minutes.
*If using a regular pot, boil for about 1 hour, checking how soft they are.
3. [Mash]
When they’re done, drain off the cooking liquid and mash the peanuts with a potato masher while they’re still hot. Add the ★ ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula. Done ♪
Tips for Making Peanut Anko
Boiling the peanuts first and throwing out that water removes the bitterness and gives the anko a light, clean taste.
We recommend making a big batch and freezing it ◎
More Ways to Enjoy Peanut Anko
Idea 1: Peanut Anko Toast
Just spread peanut anko on toast for “an-toast” (anko toast) ♪ The lightly sweet peanut anko goes perfectly with the crisp-yet-fluffy toast! Great as a snack too ♡
Idea 2: Shiratama Dango (Chewy Rice-Flour Dumplings) 🍡
An easy Japanese-style sweet: just serve shiratama dumplings with a dollop of peanut anko ♪ It’s also a lovely dessert to serve guests!
Here’s the Product We Used for Peanut Anko
Click here to order raw peanuts (Nakateyutaka (中手豊) variety)
*Raw peanuts cannot be shipped overseas.
