Anman - Steamed Buns With Azuki (Sweet Red Bean) Paste Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/3 cups azuki beans
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/3 cups flour (all white
  • 3 1/2 tbsp sugar (or other sweetener)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 3/4 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 1/3 fl oz milk
  • 3 1/3 fl oz water

Directions:

  1. Making the Azuki Paste.
  2. Put the azuki beans in a large pot and fill with water. Let them soak overnight.
  3. Bring the beans to a boil.
  4. Turn down the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove the beans from the pot and drain them.
  6. Put the beans back in the pot and add 4 cups of water.
  7. Brings the beans to a boil.
  8. Turn down the heat and simmer the beans for around an hour, until they're soft.
  9. Drain the beans again.
  10. Put the beans back in the pot and add the sugar and salt.
  11. Simmer and stir the beans until they're thickened.
  12. Remove from heat and cool.
  13. Making the Buns.
  14. Combine the flour, suar, salt, yeast, and baking powder and mix well.
  15. Add the milk and water and mix well.
  16. Add the shortening and knead the dough until it's smooth (add a little extra flout if it gets too sticky).
  17. Let the dough rest for around 30 minutes, it will rise slightly.
  18. Divide the dough into 10 balls and flatten them.
  19. Take 1-2 spoonfulls of azuki paste, roll into a ball, and place in the center of one of the flattened dough balls.
  20. Wrap the dough around the azuki and pinch it closed on top (twist if needed).
  21. Repeat for the remaining dough balls.
  22. Let the anman sit for 15 minutes.
  23. Steam the anman for 15-20 minutes (a bamboo steamer works best). Add a little bit of white vinegar to the water to prevent discoloration.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 266.43 Kcal (1115 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.87g 3%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 1616.66mg 67%
Potassium 182.24mg 4%
Total Carbs 56.5g 19%
Sugars 18.4g 74%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 2%
Protein 1.86g 4%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 83.5mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.65 Kcal (497 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.83g 3%
Cholesterol 0.44mg 0%
Sodium 719.97mg 67%
Potassium 81.16mg 4%
Total Carbs 25.16g 19%
Sugars 8.19g 74%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 2%
Protein 0.83g 4%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 37.2mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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