| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, Grains | Japanese | Side dish, Japanese, Rice, Vegetables | 6 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 2 | c | Adzuki beans |
| 1 | lb | Japanese sweet rice |
| 1 | ts | Black sesame seeds |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | ts | Soy sauce |
INSTRUCTIONS
A day before you plan to serve, place the beans in a colander or sieve & wash them under cold running water. Then transfer them to a 2 qt pan, cover with 4 cups of cold water & bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to its lowest point & simmer the beans uncovered for 45 minutes, until they are tender but still intact. Drain the beans through a large sieve or colander set over a large mixing bowl. Reserve the liquid & cover the beans with cold water in another bowl. Cool to room temperature. Stirring with a large spoon, wash the rice in a large colander under cold running water until the draining water runs clear. Drain thoroughly & add the rice to the reserved bean liquid. Soak for 8 hours or overnight, covered, in the refrigerator. Drain the rice, discard the soaking liquid & combine the rice and 1 c beans in a bowl. Steam the rice & beans in an Oriental steamer, or put them in a colander & set the colander in a large pot filled with 1 1/2" water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, cover the pan tightly, & steam for 40 minutes, replenishing the water in the pot if it boils away. Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over high heat until a drop of water flicked across its surface evaporates instantly. Add the sesame seeds &, shaking the pan gently, cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the seeds are lightly toasted. Transfer the seeds to a small bowl and toss with 1 ts salt & 1/4 ts soy sauce. Transfer the steamed rice & beans to a large serving bowl or individual bowls. Serve hot or at room temperature as a sweet course with kuri fukume-ni. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds before serving. In Japan sekiban is a festive dish, served at weddings or birthdays. "Foods of the World" Recipes: The Cooking of Japan. Time/Life Books. Posted by Earl Cravens File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/vegan4.zip
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