Anko

Anko finds it way into sweet dumplings, buns, rice cakes, and much more.

Megan Baaske: Japanese Food: Beyond Sushi 2009

But in Japan, this lowly legume has transcended its humble beginnings to become one of the most widely used ingredients in desserts; Anko.

Japanese Recipe, Live-action Edition: All About Anko | The Anime Blog 2007

Anko is made from red azuki beans which have been carefully boiled down to a chunky jam and is then sweetened.

Japanese Recipe, Live-action Edition: All About Anko | The Anime Blog 2007

Anko is a building block in Japanese desserts, wagashi.

Japanese Recipe, Live-action Edition: All About Anko | The Anime Blog 2007

On this calendar drawn by Anko, a member of the tribe, the outstanding occurrences of the later days are told in pictures.

THE AMERICAN WEST DEE BROWN 2007

Anko also comes in different textures, one of which is koshi-an.

Japanese Recipe, Live-action Edition: All About Anko | The Anime Blog 2007

Anko and an are the same thing, except an has a more upscale feel than anko.

April 2005 2005

Anko has a more country-side feel to it, where you expect anko at a rural tea shop, while an is served at a urban Kyoto tea shop.

April 2005 2005

Anko and an are the same thing, except an has a more upscale feel than anko.

Archive 2005-04-01 2005

Anko has a more country-side feel to it, where you expect anko at a rural tea shop, while an is served at a urban Kyoto tea shop.

Archive 2005-04-01 2005