Shinho CBL Sweet Bean Paste 300g

A ready-to-use red bean paste (红豆馅, hóngdòu xiàn) made from adzuki beans, sugar, and sometimes vegetable oil. It has a smooth, velvety texture with a naturally sweet, earthy flavor, commonly used in East Asian desserts.

Key Features

✔ Type: Sweetened red bean paste (smooth or slightly chunky, depending on brand variant)
✔ Net Weight: 300g (convenient for home baking)
✔ Usage: Ready-to-eat—no need to soak or cook beans from scratch
✔ Texture: Thick, spreadable, and cohesive (ideal for fillings)
✔ Shelf Life: Typically 1–2 years unopened (check label); refrigerate after opening

Common Culinary Uses

1. Traditional Pastries & Snacks

• Red Bean Buns (豆沙包, dòu shā bāo) – Steamed or baked buns filled with sweet bean paste.

• Mooncakes (月饼, yuè bǐng) – A classic filling for Mid-Autumn Festival treats.

• Taiyaki (鯛焼き) – Japanese fish-shaped cakes with red bean filling.

• Dorayaki (どら焼き) – Pancake sandwiches filled with sweet bean paste (like Doraemon’s favorite!).

2. Glutinous Rice Treats

• Tangyuan (汤圆) – Sticky rice balls served in sweet soup (often filled with red bean paste).

• Nian Gao (年糕) – Layered with red bean paste in some regional variants.

3. Desserts & Drinks

• Red Bean Soup (红豆汤, hóng dòu tāng) – Mix with water or coconut milk for a warm dessert.

• Patbingsu (팥빙수) – Korean shaved ice topped with sweetened red beans.

• Ice Cream & Toast – Swirl into vanilla ice cream or spread on toast for a quick snack.

How to Use It?

• For Baking/Filling: Use 1–2 tbsp per portion when wrapping dough.

• For Dessert Soups: Dilute 3–4 tbsp with 1 cup water/milk and heat gently.

• As a Dip/Spread: Mix with a bit of butter or honey for extra richness.

Storage Tips

• Unopened: Store in a cool, dry place (pantry OK).

• Opened: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate (use within 2 weeks).

• Freezing Option: Portion into small containers and freeze for up to 3 months (thaw before use).