Basic Preparation Instructions for Adzuki Beans

These instructions are printed on our label of adzuki beans. A petite red bean with a firm texture and a rich nutty flavor, adzuki beans are high in fiber and a good source of iron. Perfect for salads, soups, chilies and vegetarian burgers, they are also a main ingredient in anko, a sweet red bean paste used in Japanese desserts.

Servings

4 servings

Prep time

2 minutes

Cook time

45 minutes

Passive time

n/a

Ingredients

1 cup Adzuki Beans
4 cups Water
1 tsp Salt

Instructions

Stovetop

Rinse beans before cooking. Place 1 cup beans in a large pot with 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, 45–60 minutes; drain well.

Slow Cooker

Rinse beans before cooking. Place 1 cup beans, 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2½–3 hours; drain well.

Multi-Cooker

Rinse beans before cooking. Place 1 cup beans, 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt in the pot of a multi-cooker. Set the valve to sealing. On manual setting and high pressure, set for 20–25 minutes. Natural release the pressure for 20 minutes; drain well.

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