Azuki Gayu Recipe - Japanese Cooking 101

azuki beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Regular milk is less expensive and widely available.

Combine azuki red beans and 2 cups of water in a pot.

Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then strain and return the beans to the pot.

Add 3 cups of fresh water and simmer on low heat for 45 to 50 minutes.

Strain the beans but retain the cooked water, adding additional water to make a total of 4 cups of liquid.

Pour the liquid back into the pot and add the washed and strained rice and cooked beans.

Season with salt, stir, and cook on low heat for 30 to 40 minutes until thickened and rice and beans are soft.

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