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Japanese Red Bean Soup (Zenzai/Shiruko) Recipe

A traditional Japanese dessert soup made with sweet red beans and often served with mochi.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Adzuki beans
  • 4 cups Water
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 4 pieces Mochi optional

Instructions 

  1. Rinse the adzuki beans under cold water.
  2. In a pot, add the beans and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Add sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir well and cook for another 10 minutes.
  4. Serve hot with mochi if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Red Bean Soup, Shiruko, Zenzai
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