Asustama
Asustama is a traditional Japanese confectionery made from sweetened azuki beans, which are red beans. The name "asustama" is derived from the Japanese words "azu" meaning red, and "tama" meaning bean or ball. The beans are typically cooked in a sweet syrup, which gives the asustama its characteristic soft and chewy texture. The syrup is usually flavored with sugar and sometimes other ingredients like cinnamon or vanilla.
Asustama is often used as a filling for various Japanese sweets, such as mochi, daifuku, and taiyaki.
Asustama has a long history in Japan, dating back to at least the Edo period. It was
In recent years, asustama has gained popularity in other countries as well, thanks to the growing interest