Sekihan – Japanese Red Bean Sticky Rice

In a medium saucepan, cover the adzuki beans with water and bring to the boil over high heat. Drain.

Add 2 cups of water to the adzuki beans and bring back to the boil. Then reduce to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to cool (around 30 minutes - 1 hour) in the remaining liquid (this will be used to colour and cook with the rice).

Place the glutinous rice in the rice cooker bowl. Wash and drain with water until the water runs clear (around 2-3 times).

Pour in the cooled adzuki beans and liquid over the rice, then fill up to the 2 1/2 cup point in your rice cooker with water.

Cook according to your rice cooker instructions, then serve hot or cold with a garnish of gomashio.

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