azuki bean
"Azuki beans" are integral to East Asian cuisine, known for their sweet flavor and versatility in both sweet and savory dishes.
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Definition
B2Culinary
(common)A small, reddish-brown bean frequently used in East Asian dishes, especially desserts.
Example
- Azuki beans are often used to make sweet red bean paste for desserts.
- In Japan, azuki beans are a key ingredient in traditional sweets like mochi.
C1Botany
(technical, academic)A leguminous plant (Vigna angularis) cultivated for its edible seeds.
Example
- The azuki bean plant is widely grown in East Asia for its nutritious seeds.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "azuki bean":
red beanblack beanhorse beanharicot beancommon beanyam beanbutter beanfield beanpea beansea beanbaked bean