Adzuki Bean Fudge Recipes

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan, add adzuki beans and cover with enough water to fully submerge by at least 1 inch. Soak 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
• Drain and replace with water. Over high-heat, bring to a boil. Reduce to low and allow to simmer for 1.5 hours, or until beans are very soft. As the water boils down, you may need to add more to keep beans s Once cooked, drain and allow to cool slightly.
• Line a 8x8-inch (20x20-cm) cake pan with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add warm beans; blend until smooth and no clumps remain. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt. Pulse until well combined.
• In a large mixing bowl add bean mixture, cocoa powder and melted butter; mix until well combined.
• Press into lined cake pan; refrigerate 1 hour before slicing into 2-inch squares.

Steps:

• Soak adzuki beans for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
• Drain water and replace with fresh water. Place on stove and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and drain water.
• Add water that is 3 times the amount of beans. Heat and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat, place a lid, slightly tilted, and cook until beans are tender for about 45 - 60 minutes. If you have a pressure cooker, cook for 10 - 12 minutes under pressure. Drain water through a colander.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C degrees.
• In a small bowl, place chia seeds and 6 Tbsp of water. Leave it for at least 15 minutes. This chia seed gel can be used in place of eggs (1 egg = 1 Tbsp chia seeds + 3 Tbsp water).
• In a food processor, place the adzuki beans, chia seed gel, sugar, cocoa powder, apple sauce, vanilla and salt and mix well.
• Transfer the brownie mixture to a bowl. Mix in walnuts.
• Transfer to an oiled 8-inch square pan and bake for 45 minutes. Cool the brownies.
• Dust powdered sugar on top and slice. Infuse love and serve!