Azuki Red Bean Paste

1. 1

   rinse the beans and soak in 3 cups water(3 times beans) over night.

2. 2

   cook reconstituted beans over medium high heat.

3. 3

   when it boils, let stand for 3 minuites then drain water.

4. 4

   cook with another 3 cups water over medium high heat.

5. 5

   when it boils, turn down the heat and simmer about 30 minuites with lid.

6. 6

   when the beans are soft enough to be crushed with your fingers, turn off the heat and simmer with lid for another 30 minuites.

7. 7

   i used these beans this time.

8. 8

   it took 40 minutes to be done.

9. 9

   cook with sugar and salt over high heat untill it gets a consistency you like.

10. 10

    you can freeze them with the soup.

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