35min 4 ppl
Sekihan
77 minutes
4 people
Hardover 60 min or 12+ steps
77 min · 6 steps
Hard: over 60 min or 12+ steps
200 kcalper person
Protein 5g
Carbs 42g
Fats 2g
About this dish
Glutinous rice steamed to a deep pink-red with adzuki beans, finished with a scatter of toasted sesame and salt. A celebration dish served in Japan for birthdays and other good news.
Allergy Info
Sesame
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Dried Goods
- Glutinous rice300 g
- Adzuki beans60 g
- Waterfor simmering the beans500 ml
Spices & Seasonings
- Toasted sesame seeds5 g
- Salt2 g
Utensils
- Saucepan
- Steamer basket
- Mixing bowl
Method
1
Rinse the glutinous rice in several changes of cold water until it runs clear, then soak it in a bowl of cold water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
Put the adzuki beans in a small saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to the boil, then drain immediately and discard this first water.
Approx. 5 minutes
3
Return the beans to the pan with the measured water and simmer gently for 20 minutes until just tender, then drain, keeping the reddish cooking liquid.
Approx. 20 minutes
4
Drain the soaked rice and mix it with the reserved bean liquid, topping up with a little water so the liquid sits just above the level of the rice.
Approx. 4 minutes
5
Steam the rice and liquid together in a rice cooker or steamer for 40 minutes, folding the cooked beans through halfway, until the rice is glossy and tender.
Approx. 40 minutes
6
Scatter the rice with toasted sesame seeds and a pinch of salt before serving.
Approx. 3 minutes
