These colourful, little treats are a delightful combo of steamed matcha buns and sweet anko paste filing.
We made them vegan and sugar-free using almond milk and dates.
Health
Time
1hCost
86 kcal
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Soak the dates in a bowl of hot water for 10 minutes and then drain them.
Dates | 60g |
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Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
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Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
Next, blitz the dates, beans, and water in a blender. Then, cook the mix for 10 minutes or until thick and reddish.
Dates | 60g |
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Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
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Now, blitz the paste again, transfer it into a cheesecloth and squeeze out any excess water.
Dates | 60g |
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Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
The anko paste will be dry and compact, but soft enough for you to mould it.
Dates | 60g |
---|---|
Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
Scoop 16g (0.5oz) of paste and roll into a ball between your palms. Repeat until you have 10 balls and then keep them in the fridge.
Dates | 60g |
---|---|
Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
In a bowl, combine the flours with starch, baking powder, and matcha.
Dates | 60g |
---|---|
Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
Then, add maple, milk, and knead into a smooth and pliable dough.
Dates | 60g |
---|---|
Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
Divide the dough into 20g (0.7 oz) pieces. Roll each one into a ball, flatten it down, roll it out to a 9cm (3.5″) disc, keeping the edges as thin as you can.
Dates | 60g |
---|---|
Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
To shape the manju, wrap one dough dish around one red bean paste ball.
Dates | 60g |
---|---|
Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
Then, fold the dough and seal it in the centre pinching the edges together.
Dates | 60g |
---|---|
Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
Finally, place the manju seam side down and press it into a dome shape.
Dates | 60g |
---|---|
Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
Arrange the manju in a steaming basket lined with baking paper.
Dates | 60g |
---|---|
Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
Steam them for 15 minutes.
Dates | 60g |
---|---|
Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
Finally, leave the manju to cool down a wire rack before serving.
Dates | 60g |
---|---|
Canned Adzuki Beans | 140g |
Water | 125mL |
All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
---|---|
Wholemeal Flour | 40g |
Starch (Potato or Corn) | 20g |
Baking Powder | 0.5tsp |
Matcha Powder | 1tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 40g |
Almond Milk | 50mL |
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