{"id":14028,"date":"2021-04-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/?p=14028"},"modified":"2026-10-13T22:26:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:26:18","slug":"peanut-anko-%f0%9f%ab%98-just-boil-and-mash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/en\/14028\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut Anko \ud83e\uded8 [Just Boil and Mash]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-swl-deep-04-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\uff3c A must-see for anko lovers! \uff0f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to Bean Kitchen 40-Minute Cooking \u266a<br>(A nod to Japan&#8217;s classic TV show &#8220;3-Minute Cooking.&#8221; Sorry it&#8217;s not 3 minutes, lol)<br>Today&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peanut anko is delicious with bread or mochi (rice cakes),<br>and it&#8217;s versatile for making all kinds of sweets \u25ce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just boil raw peanuts and mash them,<br>and you can easily make the real deal!<br>It&#8217;s super delicious, so please give it a try \u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-swl-deep-04-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">How to Make <strong>Peanut<\/strong> Anko<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-swl-deep-04-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/SHOP\/4973367000340.html?utm_source=wordpress&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=en_translation&amp;utm_content=en#\">Raw peanuts \u2026 300 g<\/a><\/li><li>\u2605Sugar \u2026 90 g<\/li><li>\u2605Salt \u2026 a pinch<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-swl-deep-04-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Directions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. [Prep]<br>Rinse 300 g of raw peanuts well. Cover them with plenty of water and let them soak overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/83733B48-12B6-4CC0-9F59-528150D894B7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/83733B48-12B6-4CC0-9F59-528150D894B7.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/83733B48-12B6-4CC0-9F59-528150D894B7-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Peanuts after soaking in water overnight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. [Boil]<br>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.<br>*If using a regular pot, boil for about 1 hour, checking how soft they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DF936036-3ABF-4EC5-9597-E1A505F38EEC.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DF936036-3ABF-4EC5-9597-E1A505F38EEC.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DF936036-3ABF-4EC5-9597-E1A505F38EEC-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. [Mash]<br>When they&#8217;re done, drain off the cooking liquid and mash the peanuts with a potato masher while they&#8217;re still hot. Add the \u2605 ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula. Done \u266a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2B7192C5-B2AF-4C70-AA0D-066CC3638DAA.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2B7192C5-B2AF-4C70-AA0D-066CC3638DAA.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2B7192C5-B2AF-4C70-AA0D-066CC3638DAA-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"639\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6B3934AF-61C8-4618-9669-F5D0EAF3A81E.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6B3934AF-61C8-4618-9669-F5D0EAF3A81E.jpeg 639w, https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6B3934AF-61C8-4618-9669-F5D0EAF3A81E-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-swl-deep-04-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Tips for Making Peanut Anko<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boiling the peanuts first and throwing out that water removes the bitterness and gives the anko a light, clean taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend making a big batch and freezing it \u25ce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-swl-deep-04-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">More Ways to Enjoy Peanut Anko<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-bg_stripe has-swl-pale-01-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Idea 1: Peanut Anko Toast<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just spread peanut anko on toast for &#8220;an-toast&#8221; (anko toast) \u266a The lightly sweet peanut anko goes perfectly with the crisp-yet-fluffy toast! Great as a snack too \u2661<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/C6FD3A42-264A-4628-982D-9B723DA373C3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/C6FD3A42-264A-4628-982D-9B723DA373C3.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/C6FD3A42-264A-4628-982D-9B723DA373C3-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-bg_stripe has-swl-pale-01-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Idea 2: Shiratama Dango (Chewy Rice-Flour Dumplings) \ud83c\udf61<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An easy Japanese-style sweet: just serve shiratama dumplings with a dollop of peanut anko \u266a It&#8217;s also a lovely dessert to serve guests!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/48F28305-6976-48C2-BEDE-B7C16796569B.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/48F28305-6976-48C2-BEDE-B7C16796569B.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/48F28305-6976-48C2-BEDE-B7C16796569B-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-swl-deep-04-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Here&#8217;s the Product We Used for Peanut Anko<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/SHOP\/4973367000340.html?utm_source=wordpress&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=en_translation&amp;utm_content=en#\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8DB928DE-BF1A-458F-94BD-0DB4D115063B.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8DB928DE-BF1A-458F-94BD-0DB4D115063B.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8DB928DE-BF1A-458F-94BD-0DB4D115063B-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8DB928DE-BF1A-458F-94BD-0DB4D115063B-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8DB928DE-BF1A-458F-94BD-0DB4D115063B-72x72.jpeg 72w, https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8DB928DE-BF1A-458F-94BD-0DB4D115063B-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8DB928DE-BF1A-458F-94BD-0DB4D115063B-120x120.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/SHOP\/4973367000340.html?utm_source=wordpress&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=en_translation&amp;utm_content=en#\">Click here to order raw peanuts (Nakateyutaka (\u4e2d\u624b\u8c4a) variety)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Raw peanuts cannot be shipped overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\uff3c A must-see for anko lovers! 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