A traditional Japanese dessert soup made with sweet azuki beans and topped with toasted mochi. This comforting winter treat can be made from scratch or using store-bought red bean paste.
Original recipe: www.justonecookbook.com
Zenzai (Sweet Red Bean Soup with Mochi) has a high glycemic load of 55.9 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.
The primary glycemic load contributors are sugar (GL 28.4), mochi rice cake (GL 18.7), azuki beans (GL 8.8). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.