Aromatic Adzuki Bean Tea

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   Rinse the beans and drain them.

2. 2

   I used regular adzuki beans this time.

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   Put the rinsed and drained beans in a frying pan or sauce pan, and dry roast over low-medium heat.

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   Roast for about 10 minutes and they are done.

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   The beans should become darker.

6. 6

   To compare, here is how the beans look before roasting (right) and after roasting (left).

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   Put the roasted beans and water in a pot (500 ml of water to a bit less than 3 tablespoons of roasted beans) and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes to brew the tea.

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   Store the roasted beans in an airtight container.

9. 9

   Float some yuzu peel on top.

10. 10

    Enjoy it as iced tea when it's hot.

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    Add milk or soy milk to strong brewed tea to make adzuki bean au lait.

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    Enjoy hot or cold (add sugar or honey to taste).

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    Combine cooked plain rice (about 1 rice bowl full) with the roasted beans (1 tablespoon) and salt (a pinch), simmer and turn into porridge.

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    Roast the beans after brewing the tea, mix with sugar and enjoy as bean snacks.

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    The ones in the photo are coated with sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.