noun
sweet adzuki bean paste with whole beans
A type of anko (sweet bean paste) that contains a mixture of smooth paste and whole adzuki beans, giving it a chunky texture. Commonly used in Japanese sweets.
このまんじゅうには小倉あんが入っています。
This steamed bun contains sweet adzuki bean paste with whole beans.
小倉あんのたい焼きが一番好きです。
I like taiyaki with chunky sweet bean paste the best.
The name likely comes from the Ogura area in Kyoto, historically associated with this style of bean paste. The exact origin is uncertain.