Ogura Toast (Japanese Red Bean Toast)

With a thick layer of sweet red bean paste slathered on crisp, buttery Japanese shokupan, Ogura Toast is a delicious way to get your day started.
6 min1 serving594 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 slice sandwich bread ((thick-cut))
- 2 tablespoons cultured unsalted butter ((divided))
- 120 grams anko ((sweet red bean paste))
- flaky sea salt ((to taste))
Instructions
- 1
Toast bread: Cut up and distribute half of the 2 tablespoons cultured unsalted butter around the 1 slice sandwich bread. Toast the bread in a toaster oven until the edges have crisped.
- 2
Spread anko: Spread the 120 grams anko evenly across the surface of the buttered toast, and then sprinkle with some flaky sea salt to taste. Top your Ogura Toast with the remaining butter and serve.
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