How to Make Red Bean Paste

Prep Time: 8 hours, 00 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup dried red beans
• Water for boiling
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup oil for frying

Preparation:

1. Wash the beans and throw out any that are damaged. Place the beans in a small to medium-sized saucepan, cover with water and soak overnight. (This helps shorten the cooking time).
2. The next day, bring the beans and water to a boil. Simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, until the beans have softened, adding more water as necessary. Drain.
3. Process the beans in a blender until smooth. Remove from the blender, and stir in the sugar.
4. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan. Fry the beans on medium-low heat (about 4 on an electric stove) for a few minutes until they are dry, pressing them gently with the back of a spatula to form a paste.
5. Cool and use as called for in the recipe. (Stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, homemade sweet red bean paste will last for approximately one week). Yields approximately 1 3/4 cups.

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