abstract:Red bean paste or Azuki bean paste is a dark red, sweet bean paste originating from Japan. It is used in Japanese confectionery, Chinese cuisine, and Korean cuisine.
In Indonesia, franchises offer durian and lychee flavoured doughnuts, while in Korea, redbeanpaste is a popular filling and green tea and garlic are popular glazes.
But before partaking of the deep-green elixirs, guests are offered tea sweets known as wagashi: beautiful, bite-size confections made with ingredients ranging from redbeanpaste to green tea itself.