Vegan Adzuki Bean Manju

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1. 1

   Rinse the adzuki beans and place them in a medium pot with water.

   Přibližně 2 min

2. 2

   Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

   Přibližně 15 min

3. 3

   Drain the beans, discarding the cooking liquid, and return them to the pot with fresh water, ensuring the beans are fully submerged.

   Přibližně 3 min

   Poznámka kuchaře: This step helps to remove bitterness from the beans.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat and simmer for 60-90 minutes, or until the beans are very soft and easily mashable.

   Přibližně 1 h 15 min

   Poznámka kuchaře: Add more water during cooking if needed to keep the beans covered.

5. 5

   Drain most of the water, leaving just a little in the pot with the soft beans.

   Přibližně 1 min

6. 6

   Add the granulated sugar to the beans and mash them with a potato masher or the back of a spoon until a coarse paste forms.

   Přibližně 5 min

   Poznámka kuchaře: You can mash it smoother if you prefer a fine paste.

7. 7

   Continue to cook the bean paste over low heat, stirring constantly, until most of the moisture has evaporated and the paste is thick enough to hold its shape.

   Přibližně 10 min

   Poznámka kuchaře: Be careful not to burn the bottom.

8. 8

   Transfer the adzuki bean paste to a bowl and let it cool completely.

   Přibližně 15 min

   Poznámka kuchaře: Cooling makes it easier to handle.

9. 9

   Once cooled, divide the bean paste into 6 equal portions and roll them into balls.

   Přibližně 5 min

10. 10

    In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar for the dough.

    Přibližně 2 min

11. 11

    Add the vegetable oil and water to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

    Přibližně 3 min

    Poznámka kuchaře: Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.

12. 12

    Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces.

    Přibližně 1 min

13. 13

    Flatten each piece of dough into a circle, about 3-4 inches in diameter.

    Přibližně 3 min

14. 14

    Place one adzuki bean paste ball in the center of each dough circle.

    Přibližně 2 min

15. 15

    Gather the edges of the dough around the filling, pinching them together at the top to seal the manju.

    Přibližně 5 min

    Poznámka kuchaře: Ensure there are no gaps for the filling to escape.

16. 16

    Carefully place the sealed manju, seam-side down, onto individual squares of parchment paper.

    Přibližně 2 min

    Poznámka kuchaře: The parchment prevents sticking to the steamer.

17. 17

    Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil in the bottom pot.

    Přibližně 5 min

18. 18

    Arrange the manju in the steamer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other.

    Přibližně 1 min

    Poznámka kuchaře: Steam in batches if necessary.

19. 19

    Steam the manju for 10-12 minutes, or until the dough is cooked through and plump.

    Přibližně 12 min

    Poznámka kuchaře: Do not oversteam, or the dough can become tough.

20. 20

    Carefully remove the manju from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving.

    Přibližně 2 min

    Poznámka kuchaře: They are best served warm or at room temperature.