Japanese Manju near me

Japanese Manju is a traditional sweet pastry originally from China, but has become a significant part of Japanese cuisine. It is made from flour, rice powder, and buckwheat, then filled with red bean paste.

Manju has a mildly sweet taste. The pastry itself is pretty soft and chewy, while the red bean paste is sweet and creamy.

A piece of Manju can contain around 200 to 250 calories.

Definitely, you can freeze Manju and defrost it whenever you want to eat.

Manju originated from China and was introduced to Japan over a thousand years ago.

Manju is its name in Japan. In China, it's called Mantou.

While Manju traditionally does not contain nuts, one should always check the ingredients as nut fillings could be used.

Manju can last around a week if refrigerated, but it's best enjoyed fresh.

Manju is considered both, a dessert and a snack. It's traditionally enjoyed with tea.

Yes, Manju is typically vegan-friendly as the fillings can be made from various plant ingredients.

Some Manju could contain gluten. It depends on the kind of flour used in making the pastry dough.

The most common filling is red bean paste, but Manju can also be filled with other flavors like chestnut, matcha, and white bean paste.

Manju is usually enjoyed as a dessert with a cup of green tea.

It requires some time and patience but the process is relatively simple and can be done at home.

Manju is normally found in Asian grocery stores or international section of large supermarkets.

You can buy it at Weee! Asian Market, www.sayweee.com.