Sweet Black Sesame & Azuki Paste

You can use canned Sweet Azuki (Red Bean) Paste, but I find it too sweet. If you make it from scratch, see my recipes ‘Tsubu-an’ OR ‘Koshi-an’.

If you use raw Black Sesame Seeds, toast them using a saucepan for a few minutes or until aromatic. Place the toasted Sesame Seeds in ‘Suribachi (Japanese mortar)’ and grind into smooth paste. Then combine all ingredients well.

If you use a food grinder or small food processor, process Toasted Black Sesame Seeds with Water and Muscovado. Then you may wish to add Sweet Azuki (Red Bean) Paste and process all together until smooth.