Asian Sweet Red Bean Paste Recipe hannaone - beans

Method

• Rinse the beans in cold water, discarding broken/discolored/shriveled beans.
• Place in a bowl or pot, cover with water, and soak over night.
• Drain and rinse in cold water.
• Place in a pot, cover with water, add a dash or two of salt, and bring to a rapid boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until soft, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Remove from heat, drain, and cool.
• Use a mortar and pestle, food processor, or blender and mash/blend until smooth.
• Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the sugar (and any optional ingredient).
• Heat a wok or stir fry pan.
• Add oil and bean paste and fry on medium low heat for 2 to 4 minutes (until dry), pressing and turning occasionally with spoon or spatula.
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Transfer to an air tight container and refrigerate until use.
• The paste may be stored, refrigerated, for up to one week.
• Use as needed in various recipes.