Azuki Red Bean Paste

Directions

1. 1
   rinse the beans and soak in 3 cups water(3 times beans) over night.
2. 2
   cook reconstituted beans over medium high heat.
3. 3
   when it boils, let stand for 3 minuites then drain water.
4. 4
   cook with another 3 cups water over medium high heat.
5. 5
   when it boils, turn down the heat and simmer about 30 minuites with lid.
6. 6
   when the beans are soft enough to be crushed with your fingers, turn off the heat and simmer with lid for another 30 minuites.
7. 7
   i used these beans this time.
8. 8
   it took 40 minutes to be done.
9. 9
   cook with sugar and salt over high heat untill it gets a consistency you like.
10. 10
    you can freeze them with the soup.