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
Strained bean paste is characterized by its smooth texture.
This Japanese sweet uses smooth sweet bean paste.
Common kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Kana spelling is very common and often preferred.
Full kanji spelling; less common but still seen.
Irregular okurigana usage; rarely used.
From 漉し (koshi, 'straining') + 餡 (an, 'bean paste'). The kanji 漉 means 'to strain' or 'to filter'.