noun
- plural of azuki; small reddish beans used in Asian cuisine, especially in desserts and sweet preparations
Usage: Also spelled adzuki or aduki; Commonly used in Japanese and East Asian cooking
Examples
- The bakery uses azukis to make traditional red bean pastries.
- Azukis are a staple ingredient in many Asian desserts.
- She cooked a pot of azukis for the sweet soup.
- The recipe calls for dried azukis that have been soaked overnight.
- Azukis provide a nutty flavor and creamy texture when cooked.