こし餡あん

noun

strained bean paste; smooth sweet bean paste

A type of sweet red bean paste (anko) made by straining cooked azuki beans through a sieve to remove the skins, resulting in a smooth, fine texture. Used in Japanese confectionery.

See also: あん

• こし餡あんはなめらかな口くち当あたりが特とく徴ちょうです。

  Strained bean paste is characterized by its smooth texture.

• この和わ菓が子しにはこし餡あんが使つかわれています。

  This Japanese sweet uses smooth sweet bean paste.