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Red Bean Porridge

A smooth, comforting porridge made from simmered adzuki beans thickened with sweet rice flour. Lightly sweetened for a cozy, warming meal.

70 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried adzuki beans, rinsed
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sweet rice flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 2 cups rinsed dried adzuki beans and 4 cups of water in a large pot, boil for 5 minutes, and drain completely.

  2. 2

    Return 2 cups rinsed dried adzuki beans to the pot, add 8 cups water, and simmer covered for 50 minutes until tender.

  3. 3

    Purée 2 cups rinsed dried adzuki beans and liquid using an immersion blender until completely smooth.

  4. 4

    Whisk 1/2 cup sweet rice flour into the porridge, stirring constantly over medium-low heat until thickened.

  5. 5

    Stir in 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp fine sea salt, cooking for 1 minute until dissolved.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Red Bean Porridge?

As written, 70 minutes: 10 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (50 minutes): "Return 2 cups rinsed dried adzuki beans to the pot, add 8 cups water, and simmer covered for 50 minutes until tender."

What equipment do I need for Red Bean Porridge?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses an immersion blender (step 3) and a blender (step 3). If you do not have one, a countertop blender, filled halfway with the lid vented, replaces the immersion blender.

How many calories are in Red Bean Porridge?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 9 g protein, 54 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 210 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Red Bean Porridge keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Red Bean Porridge within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

Can I halve or double Red Bean Porridge?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the adzuki beans drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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