Why do Asians like red bean paste?

Q: Why do Koreans use red beans?

On Tongji, the Winters Solstice, Koreans eat bowls of red bean porridge with rice balls in it to scare away bad luck spirits. The red color scares away all the dark spirits, so the days will become lighter again.

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I understand it’s a matter of preference and culture, but thus far, in trying to adapt to red bean paste in mochi and ice cream in particular I see no joy! It’s gritty and so earthy in flavor that it clashes with the sweetness of the dessert. Mind you, I like red beans. Red bean paste though I don’t get. Not in dessert anyway. Is it ever used in savory foods? Do you make use of red bean paste in ways most are unfamiliar with?

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In my opinion red been paste is like coffee in the sense that it is an acquired taste. At first I too hated it, however i just continued eating it and now it is my favourite

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I hated red bean paste at first (mostly because I was eating cheap mass produced stuff that tasted like rancid peanuts) but weaned myself onto it with the much milder, smoother and sweeter shiroan. After becoming obsessed with shiroan I started trying regular red bean sweets and really got into them. I still find the cheap stuff terrible though.

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It pairs really well with green tea and matcha.

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YES, every time my friends get bubble tea, I get matcha with red beans. SO GOOD 😊

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I was put off of it at first because I thought of beans in the way they are cooked in the south. And the first time I tried it, it was mostly just sugar. When I moved overseas, I was exposed to better quality treats and grew to love it.

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Those are the things I like about it. Red miso is used in savory dishes.

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Why do Chinese like red bean?

A bean with old and modern values In addition to having been part of the Chinese diet for centuries, the beautiful red adzuki beans not only look like precious stones, they also have a special place in the hearts of the Chinese, who have used them as love tokens and as a symbol of romantic longing.

Why is red bean paste so good?

Red bean paste often has a high sugar content, which is not overly healthy. However, the beans themselves are a fantastic source of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, which are good for the body. If eaten in moderation, dishes and sweets containing red bean paste can be a part of a healthy balanced diet.

Why do Asians use beans in desserts?

“One theory behind the bean pie's potent symbolism is that it not only uses Muhammad's beloved navy beans but is also believed to use them as a replacement for sweet potatoes, one of the most prominent symbols of traditional black cooking and a direct relic of the so-called 'slave diet,'” wrote Rossi Anastopoulo for ...

Why do Koreans use red beans?

On Tongji, the Winter's Solstice, Koreans eat bowls of red bean porridge with rice balls in it to scare away bad luck spirits. The red color scares away all the dark spirits, so the days will become lighter again.