AZUKI BEAN RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat oil, add the onion and garlic and fry for five minutes until soft and golden.
• Add chilli powder and fry for a further minute.
• Add the kidney beans in chilli sauce, tomatoes, haricot beans, adzuki beans, salt and sugar, then stir thoroughly to combine.
• Bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Serve with sour cream and warmed tortilla wraps.

Steps:

• To cook adzuki beans, first, sort the beans to remove any bad ones.
• Place the beans in a strainer and rinse underwater.
• Once washed, place them in a large pot and cover with enough water so they have room to expand.
• Refrigerate the pot. Meanwhile, let the beans soak for a minimum of 8 hours, if not a full day. You can also boil the beans for 2-3 minutes and let them sit for a few hours. This way, the sugars that cause digestive distress are reduced.
• Drain the beans, and refill the pot with three parts of water for one part beans.
• Boil and then lower the heat to let simmer.
• Check on the beans after 45 minutes by sinking a fork into one bean. If the bean can be cut easily, the batch is done. If not, continue to cook until it becomes tender.
• Turn off the heat when done, and drain the water. The beans are now ready to be added to any dish of your choice.