Chito, what does the label on the product say? I have a strong suspicion that this is NOT sweet bean paste, but very, very HOT AND SPICY stuff. Anyway, the red bean paste I get in Korean restaurants is pretty darn spicy.
If you try to use it as a filling for sweet pastries, boy, are your customers going to be surprised!
Anyway, if it really is the spicy stuff, it's a great condiment with grilled meats of all animals, and even raw meat (it's served alongside the Korean version of steak tartare, along with sliced Asian pear :lips: ).
Let us know if you can figure out its basic flavor profile, and we'll see what else we can come up with.
Anyway, if it really is the spicy stuff, it's a great condiment with grilled meats of all animals, and even raw meat (it's served alongside the Korean version of steak tartare, along with sliced Asian pear :lips: ).
Let us know if you can figure out its basic flavor profile, and we'll see what else we can come up with.