Zenzai Basic Sweet Red Bean Soup (How to Cook Adzuki Beans)

1. 1

   Rinse the adzuki beans and add enough water or boiling water to cover.

2. 2

   Heat on high.

3. 3

   After bringing the water to a boil, pour 400 ml of cold water and continue to boil over high heat.

4. 4

   After bringing it back to a boil, discard the water and drain the beans in a colander.

5. 5

   Rinse quickly to get rid of the bitterness.

6. 6

   Cover with 4 to 5 times more water than beans and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

8. 8

   After the beans are tender, add the sugar.

9. 9

   Adding water several times if necessary, continue to cook for about 1 hour.

10. 10

    When the liquid is the consistency you prefer, it's done!

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    If you let it stand for about 30 minutes after removing it from the heat, the flavor will become richer.

12. 12

    It's true comfort food.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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