There are two types of based on different methods of cooking azuki beans. Azuki beans may be turned into paste, crushed without keeping their original shape, or a mix of paste and roughly crushed beans. There is a similar dish, , which is made from condensed paste with heat and is less watery than , like making jam or marmalade. In Western Japan, refers to a type of made from a mixture of paste and crushed beans. In Okinawa, the term commonly refers to this bean soup served over shaved ice with . Other toppings, such as
sweetened condensed milk, are occasionally added for flavor. In
Tottori Prefecture and
Shimane Prefecture, is also used for , the special soup for New Year celebration. == Gallery ==