Red Bean Paste

Vietnam

National Dish Vietnam: Banh Trung Thu (Recipe)

Discover Banh Trung Thu, Vietnam’s celebrated mooncake and one of the true gems of the country’s sweet traditions. …

Vietnam

Meet Banh Nep, a delicate Vietnamese sweet treat made from soft, chewy glutinous rice. These pretty little parcels hold a tender …

Vietnam

Discover the secret of Banh Bia, the traditional Vietnamese mooncake that takes pride of place at the Mid-Autumn Festival. With …

South Korea

Meet Hodu-gwaja, the charming little walnut-shaped cookies that have become one of South Korea’s most beloved sweet treats. …

South Korea

Meet Bungeoppang, the cheerful fish-shaped pastry that warms up Korean winters! These crisp, golden buns hide a soft, sweet centre …

Japan

Discover Yatsuhashi, one of Japan’s most cherished traditional sweets! These tender rice morsels, born in the historic city …

Japan

Discover Tsubuanpan, a much-loved Japanese sweet bun with a tender filling of red bean paste hidden inside a soft, pillowy dough. …

Japan

Meet Taiyaki, the charming fish-shaped waffle that has won hearts up and down Japan! Crisp on the outside and warm within, each …

Japan

Discover Mochi, the chewy Japanese rice cake that has charmed dessert lovers around the world! Made from nothing more than steamed …

Japan

Treat yourself to Matcha Dorayaki, a charming twist on one of Japan’s best-loved sweets! Two soft, fluffy little pancakes …

Japan

Discover Kashipan, the soft and fluffy filled buns that have won the hearts of bakers across Japan! These light little parcels of …

Japan

Meet Karukan, a delicate steamed sweet from the southern Japanese region of Kumamoto. Light, airy and gently sweet, these soft …