Adzuki rice
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
3/4 cup adzuki beans
61/2 cups water
2 cups brown rice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 to 12 sliced scallions
2 tablespoons tamari sauce (or to taste)
Wash beans and drain. Put beans in pot with water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes. Stir in rice and salt, and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes. Stir in scallions and tamari. Serve hot with additional tamari on the side.
Note: Adzuki beans (sometimes spelled azuki) and tamari, which is similar to soy sauce, can be found in natural and health food stores.
