Sweet red bean paste (azuki)
Kidney bean puree is an ideal ingredient for desserts, as it is easy to prepare and can be used in a variety of recipes.
At a glance: serves 4 people, 3 hr 15 min total (15 min prep, 30 min cook time and 2 hr 30 min resting), difficulty: easy, about $0.28 per person, 141 kcal per serving.
Discover how to prepare this kidney bean puree, a key ingredient in Belgian pastry. It pairs perfectly with many recipes, adding a touch of refinement and flavor.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time30 min
- Resting2 hr 30 min
- Total3 hr 15 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories141 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodsteaming
- Estimated cost$1.12 $0.28 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 16, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ingredients
people
- $1.04
- $0.08
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 2 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- First, soak the kidney beans in water.
- Once the beans have absorbed enough water, their volume will increase. ≈ 3 min
- Cook the kidney beans in a steamer until they are tender.
- Mash the kidney beans after they have been steamed.
- Add the sugar and stir until the mixture is smooth, to allow the water to evaporate. ≈ 4 min
- It’s important to stir regularly to prevent the bottom of the saucepan from burning. ≈ 4 min
- Once it has cooled, store it in the refrigerator for later use.
The bill
Sweet red bean paste (azuki)
- kidney bean$1.04
- sugar$0.08
Total$1.12
that's $0.28 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 141 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.7 g |
| Sugars | 15.7 g |
| Fiber | 5.3 g |
| Protein | 6.2 g |
| Salt | 0.51 g |
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