Aduki Beans With Squash Recipe

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   Soak Arame in water to cover for 5 min and strain.

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   Keep the water.

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   (N.B.

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   Like lentils and other light beans, adukis don't need really need soaking, however for improved digestibility wash and soak with Kombu for 2-5 hrs.

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   Place Kombu in the bottom of the pot and add in Aduki beans and water.

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   Bring to boil and then simmer till beans are tender (approx.

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   30 min).

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   While cooking, you may need to add in cool water a few times but don't stir beans! )

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   When beans are tender add in minced hard winter squash making sure which the beans are still covered with water.

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    Cover and cook for 20 min or possibly till squash is tender.

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    Add in presoaked Arame Sea Vegetable and water during the last 10 min of cooking.

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    Using a wooden spoon, mix the squash into the beans and arame, add in shoyu/tamari.

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    (If squash is not available substitute onions, carrots or possibly parsnips.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.