Candied Red Beans

May 6, 2008 at 6:32 pm · Filed under Desserts

Read my review of this recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup dried azuki beans, rinsed
  • 4 cups water
  • Pinch of baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup

Directions:

Sort the beans and discard any foreign matter, then rinse them in a colander. Put them in a large saucepan and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Drain the beans in a colander, then return them to the saucepan and add the 4 cups of water and the baking soda. Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour (if the water boils away too quickly, add another 1/2 cup to keep the beans submerged).

When the beans are cooked through and most of the water has evaporated, add the sugar and corn syrup. Continue to cook the beans, stirring constantly, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the liquid is thick and syrupy. Serve warm or at room temperature. The beans will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Nutrition:

Substitutions:

Excellent with Green Tea Ice Cream.

Recipe courtesy of Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments.

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