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🥯 An Pan (Red Bean Buns): A Comforting Taste of Japan

🥯 An Pan (Red Bean Buns): A Comforting Taste of Japan

If I had to pick one sweet that brings me back to childhood in Japan, it would be anko—sweet red bean paste. Made from azuki beans, anko is a beloved staple across East Asia, commonly used in Japanese, Korean, and Chi...

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