[header] How to make steamed buns [title] Place the azuki beans in a bowl, submerge in water, and allow it to sit overnight. [title] Strain the beans in the morning and put them in a pot. [step] Pour enough water in the pot so that the water level is a few inches above the beans.
[header] How to make steamed buns [title] Place the azuki beans in a bowl, submerge in water, and allow it to sit overnight. [title] Strain the beans in the morning and put them in a pot. [step] Pour enough water in the pot so that the water level is a few inches above the beans.
Then, put on the lid and leave to drain overnight. This will give the beans a thorough soaking. Bring the water to a boil, allow to simmer, and cook for about an hour or until the beans are done. [substeps] Although azuki beans cook faster than other beans, sometimes you'll need to cook the beans slightly longer than an hour. After waking up the beans in the morning, set aside the water. [title] Soften beans in a shallow pan over a low flame for about one hour, and steam at high heat until they soften. Put the beans into a strainer and strain the water through a colander. [title] Sprinkle the steamed beans with sugar and/or cinnamon.