Adzuki beans, also spelled azuki beans, are called pat (팥) in Korean. These small red beans are used in many Korean rice and porridge dishes, and as a sweet filling for desserts.

Choosing red beans

You can find them in Korean and other Asian markets, as well as many supermarkets and natural food stores. When shopping, I choose the brightest red beans I can find, rather than beans that look dark or purple.

How I cook red beans

I do not soak the beans before cooking. I simply wash them, then boil and simmer them until they are soft.

Storing red beans

I keep dried red beans in a cool pantry. If I have cooked beans left over, I freeze them to use later.

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Posted on Monday, March 10th, 2008. Last updated on October 7, 2026.
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5 Comments:

  1. momo
    Posted April 7th, 2009 at 5:48 pm | Reply to this comment or create a profile.

    can any other bean be used?
    i can’t seem to find these.

    1. Nishu
      Posted May 30th, 2009 at 11:24 am | Reply to this comment or create a profile.

      I Think you Can Use Red Mung Bean!!

  2. hyewon
    Posted January 19th, 2009 at 12:32 pm | Reply to this comment or create a profile.

    No, these are adzuki beans.

  3. mimi
    Posted November 17th, 2008 at 12:42 am | Reply to this comment or create a profile.

    hey is it also called kidney beans?

    1. CalebBrown Greeneville, Tennessee joined 8/21 & has 1 comment
      Posted August 25th, 2021 at 3:39 pm | Reply to this comment or create a profile.

      Not really. It may be a misconception, but they are not alike. I know people who do think that

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