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Azuki Beans with Wheat Berries
Prep Time
5 min
Cooking Time
2 hours
Servings
4
Ingredients
1 cup azuki beans, soaked 6-8 hours
3/4 cup wheat berries, soaked 6-8 hours
1 piece kombu, 1-2 inches long
Water (soaking water can be used)
1/4 to 1/8 tsp sea salt
chopped scallions for garnish
Steps
Place kombu on the bottom of a pot. Place azuki beans and wheat berries on top of the kombu. Add water just to cover. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the flame to medium-low. Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until 70 percent done, adding water, occasionally as needed, just to cover. Add sea salt and simmer another 1/2 hour or so until soft.
Remove, place in a serving bowl, garnish and serve.
Author/Source
Michio and Aveline Kushi
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