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Anko - Japanese

By Setsuko Yoshizuka, About.com

Anko

Anko

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Definition: Anko is sweet bean paste. It's made of azuki red beans. Anko is an essential ingredient in Japanese sweets.

Anko Recipes:

  • Anko Recipe
  • Dorayaki Recipe
  • Daifuku Recipe
  • Manju Recipe
  • Anmitsu Recipe
  • Ohagi Recipe

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