No, it's not the precursor, it's not anko, which is made with azuki beans (and part of the zen-zai I mentioned). The black beans are popular as a side dish in a bento or as a part of the new years foods. And when I say a side dish, I mean like 10 beans, a splash of colour and sweets to the bento.
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It's popular as a side dish in a bento or at new years. And when I say a side dish, I mean like 10 beans, a splash of colour and sweetness.
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