Making red bean paste at home ensures better control over sweetness and texture. You can leave it chunky for a rustic feel or ...

Fill traditional Chinese dim sum sesame balls with red bean paste or a creamy guava filling for these crunchy, sweet delights. Jian dui are a staple Chinese pastry found across the world.

On the Autumnal Equinox 122 years ago, Haiku poet Masaoka Shiki (1867-1902) ate “ohagi” sticky rice balls coated with sweet red bean paste while sick in bed with spinal caries. He penned ...

Taro red bean manju is a soft, chewy treat made from steamed taro, sweet red bean paste and crunchy walnuts. Each ball is pan-fried to golden brown for a satisfying texture.