What is red bean ice cream made of?

The standard ingredients include adzuki beans, light rock sugar syrup, and evaporated milk . It is often topped with ice cream to become a dessert known as red bean ice cream (traditional Chinese: 雪糕紅豆冰; simplified Chinese: 雪糕红豆冰).

What is the difference between adzuki beans and red beans?

In English the beans are often described as "red beans" in the context of Chinese cuisine, such as with red bean paste. In Korean, adzuki beans are called pat (팥) and it contrasts with kong (콩, "bean"), rather than being considered a type of it . Kong ("beans") without qualifiers usually means soybeans.

Do adzuki beans need to be soaked before cooking?

Some people prefer to soak their adzuki beans before they cook them, but it is not necessary. If you want to soak your beans prior to cooking, submerge the beans in water in a pot, cover them, and let them soak for eight to twelve hours. Once they're done soaking, drain them and rinse them multiple times.

What is a good substitute for adzuki beans?

Alternatives to aduki beans Try black-eyed bean, borlotti bean or haricot bean .

What is red bean filling made of?

Sometimes known as An (餡), Anko (餡子, あんこ) is a Japanese sweet red bean paste made from azuki beans . It is the most common filling used in many Japanese sweets. In fact, you can find sweet bean paste in many other Asian pastries and desserts.

Which ice cream flavor gets its signature flavor from a bean?

Like classic vanilla ice cream, vanilla bean ice cream is made with cream, milk, and sugar. The difference between vanilla and vanilla bean ice cream is that vanilla bean is flavored with the seeds of a vanilla bean.

Is red bean ice cream good for you?

Because this recipe contains an entire can of beans, it makes a great nutritious dessert for kids ! In addition to the healthful fat from the coconut milk, this ice cream contains protein, fiber, iron, and calcium.

What is the fish in Japanese red bean ice cream?

The taiyaki ice cream cones are made on-site in a sizable spinning fish-shaped mold with a slightly different shape . The fish's mouth is wide open, waiting to accept a generous scoop of ice cream. In authentic taiyaki fashion, the base of the fish is either filled with custard or anko (sweet red bean paste).

What does red bean flavor taste like?

Red beans have a distinct taste that sets them apart from other legumes. They offer a delightful combination of flavors that can be described as earthy, nutty, and slightly sweet .

Is red bean good for health?

This effect makes red beans an excellent choice to add to a regimen to treat, control, and prevent diabetes. Besides, eating red beans regularly also contributes to a healthy heart thanks to the fiber, folate, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B content .

Easy 3-Ingredient Adzuki Red Bean Ice Cream Recipe

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Published: Jun 26, 2022 · Modified: Nov 12, 2023

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Gluten Free

Vegan

Nut Free

Egg Dairy Free

Under 200 Calories

Here's an easy Japanese-inspired red bean ice cream or "nice cream" recipe that's made using only 3 ingredients! The secret to the creaminess in this recipe comes from frozen bananas, which are frozen beforehand and whipped up in the food processor.

Red bean ice cream happens to be one of my favorite childhood frozen desserts, but it's only ever available in Asian grocery stores and loaded with added sugar and fat. Thanks to this recipe, though, you can enjoy red bean ice cream at home that's prepared in a much healthier way.

Ingredients used to make this Easy 3-ingredient Red Bean Ice Cream

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Bananas - best when ripe. The sweetest ones are yellow with brown spots.

Sweetened Red Bean Paste (a.k.a. Koshi An): You can find Sweetened Red Bean paste in most Asian grocery stores, and online (Amazon).

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Almond Milk - or any milk of choice

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Step by Step Guide

How to Make Easy Red Bean Ice Cream

STEP 1

Slice and freeze bananas. You can also freeze the bananas first, then slice them, which is what I did here.

STEP 2

Blend the frozen bananas and the rest of the ingredients in a food processor or high-powered blender

STEP 3

Have a quick taste, and add sweetener (either honey, agave syrup or granulated sugar, or sugar-free sugar subs) if desired.

STEP 4

You can eat this red bean ice cream as soft serve or freeze it in a freezer-safe container, such as pyrex glass containers

STEP 5

Freezer for about 5 hours, or overnight.

STEP 6

Enjoy!

How to Make this Red Bean Ice Cream Healthier

Make this even healthier by adding a handful of nuts, or seeds to add texture and nutrition before freezing.
For a small protein boost, you can also add a tablespoon or two of protein powder of your choice when blending. I've tried using an unsweetened plant-basedprotein powder with good results.

What are some ways you can eat these?

In a bowl or cup, drizzled with honey, maple syrup, caramel or chocolate syrup
Stacked on a waffle or sugar cone

With adzuki paste and walnuts

How to Store

This ice cream needs to be stored in the freezer and tastes best within a few days, but it can be frozen for up to 3 months. For the best nice cream consistency, take the container out of the freezer and let sit out at room temperature for 10 mins when you're ready to eat. If it's in a microwaveable container, you can also microwave it for 15 seconds until softened.

Final Tips

Use ripened bananas for the best results!
While a food processor will give you the best consistency for the ice cream, you can also use a high-powered blender (such as Vitamix) that comes with a tamper. Use the tamper to push the ingredients into the blades of the blender, and add 2-4 Tbsp of almond milk if needed.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients

3 medium bananas , about 300 grams
2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk , or milk of choice
200 g sweetened red bean paste (koshi an) , about ⅔ cup

Instructions

Peel and freeze bananas until completely solid, about 8 hours
Slice the frozen bananas to 1 inch slices
In a food processor or high-powered blender with a tamper* blend frozen banana slices with almond milk and red bean paste until smooth
Do a quick taste test, and blend in sweetener if desired**
Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to eat

Notes

*While a food processor will give you the best results, you can also use a high-powered blender (such as Vitamix) that comes with a tamper. Use the tamper to push the ingredients into the blades of the blender to ensure the best consistency, and add an additional 2-4 Tbsp of almond milk if needed.

**If you're using fully ripened bananas you do not need to add any sweetener, but if you want sweeter ice cream, you can add up to ¼ cup of granulated or liquid sweetener of your choice, such as honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar or regular sugar. For a lower calorie option, I've used sugar-free sweeteners with good results, such as monk fruit sweetener and stevia (just be sure to convert according to package instructions).

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 3gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 4gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mgZinc: 0.1mg***Net Carbs: 47g

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