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The Azuki Bean / Azuki bean /, also known as red Asian beans, is an extremely tasty member of the legume family. In Japan, he is even called the king of legumes. Azuki is a major crop in China and Japan that is harvested in November and December.
In Japan, small red beans are extremely popular and rank second only to soybeans in consumption. Azuki Bob has a strong and sweet taste and is also very useful.
Composition of azuki beans
Azuki beans are a very good source of magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and vitamins such as niacin, thiamine and riboflavin. Red beans are high in potassium and low in sodium. Among the different types of beans, bob azuki has the highest protein content and the lowest fat content.
About 200 g of azuki beans contain 294 calories, 57 g of carbohydrates, 17 g of fiber, 4.6 mg of iron, 4 mg of zinc, 119 mg of magnesium, 1.2 g of potassium.
Selection and storage of azuki beans
In our country azuki beans can be purchased from specialized and organic stores. Its price is about BGN 5 per 500 g. In most Asian markets, red beans can also be purchased in powder form. Azuki Bob can be stored for 6 to 12 months in a dry and cool place.
Bob azuki in cooking
Bob Adzuki is excellent for salads and rice dishes. The Japanese use it to make red bean paste. Before cooking, azuki beans should be soaked for 12 hours in enough water.
Then the water is changed, the beans are boiled for about 30-40 minutes and finally salt is added. Fast cooking of azuki beans is one of its biggest advantages.
Bob Adzuki It is also used to make amazing meatballs, and is a particularly popular ingredient in confectionery in Japan. Azuki beans have a strong and specific taste, which makes it suitable for sweets.
We offer you an amazing recipe for meatballs with bob azuki.
Necessary products: 1 egg, 200 g azuki beans / pre-cooked /, 1 onion, salt, cumin, parsley, breadcrumbs, black pepper
Mash the egg, onion and beans. Season them with spices to taste and, if necessary, add breadcrumbs for better soldering of the meatballs. Shape the meatballs, arrange them in a tray with baking paper and bake them in a moderate oven for about 20 minutes.
The next recipe we will offer you is for the famous red bean paste.
It requires 300 g of azuki beans, 300 g of sugar and ½ tsp. sol.
Rinse the beans and place them in a large bowl of water to cover the beans. It should soak for 3 to 8 hours. The water is then discarded and the beans are placed in a pot with enough water.
Bring to the boil. After boiling, rinse well under running water and replace the water in the pot with clean. The beans should boil a second time. The step is repeated once more. This time add a little over 5 glasses of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover with a lid. The beans simmer for about 2 hours until very soft. Stir more often towards the end.
When the beans are completely soft, add sugar and salt. Allow to simmer, stirring very often until the mixture becomes thicker. The paste is left to stand in the refrigerator overnight.
Benefits of azuki beans
Consumption of legumes helps reduce bad cholesterol levels. Azuki beans are low in calories and help to lose weight. It is known for its healing properties in terms of kidneys, bladder and reproductive functions. It has a diuretic effect, strengthens the kidneys, and hence prevents urinary dysfunction and bladder infections.
High fiber, low fat and phytoestrogens are excellent for preventing breast cancer by reducing estrogen levels in the body.
The phytoestrogens in Asian red beans also act as weak estrogens, which can block receptors that may otherwise be occupied by stronger estrogens. Clearly, estrogen plays an important role in the development of breast cancer due to its ability to form estrogen-producing tumors.
To get the most out of bob azuki, experts recommend consuming at least half a glass a week. For people with pre-existing problems, consumption should be doubled.
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