HOW TO COOK ADUKI BEANS RECIPES

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.

Steps:

• If using dried beans, soak and cook as recommended on the packaging prior to starting the chilli
• Add the carrot, celery, onion, garlic and fresh chilli if using to the oil in a large wide pan on a medium hot heat and sweat until onions are translucent, about 10 mins
• Add tomato puree and stir for 30 seconds, then add the cumin, coriander, bay and cinnamon, smoked paprika and dried chilli if using. Stir fry for a minute.
• Add chopped tomatoes, chopped pepper and soy sauce, bring to simmer, cover and leave on low heat for 10-20mins, stirring occasionally, until veg is cooked through. Adding pepper at this step leaves a bit of crunch. If you like it more cooked add with other veg at step one.
• Add all the beans, stir, bring to simmer, cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until beans are hot. Keep an eye on it, add a couple of tblsp of water if it is a bit dry.
• Add chopped coriander leaves and serve with a dollop of sour cream and plain rice.