Daifuku Cake

Directions

1. 1
   For The Anko Filling:
2. 2
   Place 4 cups of water in a pan and add the azuki beans to the water.
3. 3
   Place on high heat and bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Remove from stove when mixture starts boiling and drain the water.
5. 5
   Place 6 cups of water in the pan with the azuki beans.
6. 6
   Place on low heat and simmer for about an hours until the azuki beans are softened.
7. 7
   Remove excess water and add sugar.
8. 8
   Stir on low heat for a few minutes just until it thickens.
9. 9
   Remove from heat and set aside.
10. 10
    For The Dough:
11. 11
    Place rice flour, sugar and water in a pan.
12. 12
    Place on low heat and stir constantly until dough thickens.Place the dough on a floured surface and divide into 12 pieces.
13. 13
    Press the pieces into rounds.
14. 14
    Place a TBSP of anko in the center of each dough round and stretch the dough to enclose the anko.
15. 15
    Shape into a ball.