つぶあん
つ
ぶ
あ
ん
Meanings
1
coarse sweet red bean paste; chunky anko
usually written using kana alone
Refers to sweet red bean paste (anko) that retains whole or partially mashed azuki beans, giving it a chunky texture. Contrasts with こしあん (smooth, strained anko).
See also: あん
For taiyaki, do you prefer chunky or smooth red bean paste?
This ohagi uses coarse sweet red bean paste.