scoobydoo 0 Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 I'm new to Japan, lived in Thailand before, but have 'discovered' that anko bean paste stuff - thought it was some kind of chocolate paste and was in for a nasty shock. What they ? is that -anyone actually LIKE iIt? Link to post Share on other sites
oo 1 Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 You might just get used to it, scooby - I did. And I had the same reaction you did the first time I tried it. Think of it as a yummy scooby-snack. Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 Yuck Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 indeed Link to post Share on other sites
lin 0 Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 I tried that a couple of times when I was in Japan, but didn't like it, I bet it takes some getting used to. Link to post Share on other sites
viv&kev 0 Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 I really like it viv Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 lin, isn't anko originally Chinese? There are very tasty pastries available here containing anko and nuts, that purport to be Chinese. I'm surprised that it's not familiar to someone from HK...? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 Anko and all the varieties in which you can get it (ie the different pastryies) is great. Not sure how it is spelt but I really like Anpan. Cooked Azuki beans are cool as well. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 delish anyone know of a "licking lips" smiley icon??? Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 check out this big dude... Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 I dont think its that bad... I mean from a country that invented natto - YUK But, if youre drinking maccha an anko-type candy goes really well with it. Rach, That is by far the biggest frown Ive seen. You must not like anko eh? Link to post Share on other sites
lin 0 Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 I wouldn't know, Ocean11. I just work, earn my living and reside here. Ignorant to lots of traditional things. lin Link to post Share on other sites
echineko 1 Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 I love anko, it's great. But I eat it from child. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Nice smiley, rach. Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Yeah-it looks like me after I ate an anko doughnut thingy that I'd assumed was a jam doughnut thingy when I first came to Japan. Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted September 29, 2002 Share Posted September 29, 2002 The jam doughnut thingies are nice too... Link to post Share on other sites
nori-chan 0 Posted September 30, 2002 Share Posted September 30, 2002 I like it too! Link to post Share on other sites
kenneth 0 Posted October 1, 2002 Share Posted October 1, 2002 This anko sounds very curious, bean jam? Hmmm. Link to post Share on other sites
seiko 0 Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 I love anko and everything with it. When I was in the US, I couldn't eat it and it was one of the things I missed most. Try it and get used to it - its wonderful! Link to post Share on other sites
obento 0 Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 im used to the beans now, but my first and rather unfortunate run-in with it was buying what i assumed was a rasberry ice-block, it turned out to be and frozen-anko-creation! yuk, but those little fish-shaped anko-filled pastries are pretty nice Link to post Share on other sites
nagpants 1 Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 anko-sakana : they're great Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 Them's tai yaki. Let's not forget shiro-an while we're singing the praises of anko. A nicely made shiro-an bun with sesame on top can be a real treat. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Sensational 0 Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Why are they fish shaped. They don't taste of fish. Link to post Share on other sites
green 0 Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 They taste of like doughy stuff with yummy anko in the middle. Very nice Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Anko-Sakana get a big thumbs up from me. mmmm Link to post Share on other sites
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