noun
- a small, dark red bean native to East Asia, used in Asian cuisine and as a source of protein
Usage: also spelled adzuki; commonly used in Japanese and Chinese cooking
Examples
- Azuki beans are a staple ingredient in Japanese red bean paste.
- She cooked azuki beans for the traditional dessert.
- The recipe calls for one cup of dried azuki beans.
- Azuki beans are rich in fiber and protein.
- Many Asian markets sell both canned and dried azuki beans.