Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot (or a Sauce Pan)
- 1 Food Processor (or a large spoon)
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried Adzuki Beans (240g)
- 3 cup water (720ml)
- ¾ cup sugar (180g)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda (with stovetop method)
Instructions
Instant Pot method
- Rinse the dried adzuki beans and discard any floating pieces.
- After draining the water, transfer the beans into your Instant Pot, and add water at a ratio of 1 part beans to 3 parts water.
- Cover and lock the lid of the Instant Pot, then cook the beans with high pressure for 25 minutes. Once finished, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally for 15-20 minutes.
- To check if the beans are done, try mashing them with a spoon. Drain any leftover water.
- Use a food processor to blend the beans to your desired texture (You also could use a large spoon to mash the beans).
- Transfer the drained beans to a nonstick pan, and add sugar and a pinch of salt. Cook the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Once the paste thickens, reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until a line drawn through the paste doesn't disappear. This will take approximately 5-10 minutes.
- When the paste reaches the desired consistency, remove it from the heat and transfer it to an airtight container.
Stovetop Method
- Soak the adzuki beans in water overnight or for 6-8 hours.
- Rinse and drain the beans. Then transfer them to a pot.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then drain the beans using a fine-mesh sieve.
- Return the beans to the pot and add enough water to cover them by 2-5 cm (1-2 inches).
- Simmer the beans for 1.5-2 hours until they are soft. To speed up the process, you could add a small amount of baking soda.
- To test if the beans are done, mash them with a spoon. Drain any excess water.
- Follow the next steps, just as in the Instant Pot method.
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