• 3/4 cup (150 g) dried azuki beans (red beans), picked clean, rinsed and drained
• 1/2-in (12-mm) piece dried tangerine peel, washed and soaked
• in 1/4 cup (60 ml ) hot water
• 7 cups (1.75 liters) water
• 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Put the azuki beans, dried tangerine peel and water in a 3-liter saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat, cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour until softened.

Add the sugar and stir. Trickle the cornstarch mixture into the soup to thicken the consistency, if desired.

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 1338 views