Sekihan (Red Bean Rice)
This traditional Japanese red bean rice is made by steaming glutinous rice with adzuki beans, resulting in a beautiful reddish hue and savory flavor. It's often served on celebratory occasions or as a simple, hearty side dish. The beans provide a lovely textural contrast to the tender rice.
Forkin 的原创食谱
- 总用时
- 4小时 5分钟
- 份量
- 4
- 难度
- 中等
过敏原信息： 可能含有芝麻。如有过敏，请务必查看配料包装。
备料
配料
配料
- 2.5 杯glutinous rice, rinsed and soaked
- 0.5 杯adzuki bean, rinsed
- 0.5 茶匙salt
for cooking beans
- 3 杯water
for steaming rice
- 1.5 杯water
garnish
- 1 汤匙black sesame seed, toasted(可选)
厨具
steamer pot · steaming basket · strainer · large bowl · kitchen towel · medium pot
做法
分步操作
- 1
Rinse the glutinous rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Place the rinsed rice in a large bowl and cover with fresh water. Soak for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
约 3小时
烹饪提示： Soaking the rice helps it cook evenly and become tender.
- 2
Rinse the adzuki beans and place them in a medium pot with the cooking water.
约 2分钟
- 3
Bring the beans to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender but still hold their shape.
约 30分钟
烹饪提示： Do not overcook the beans; they should not be mushy.
- 4
Strain the cooked adzuki beans, reserving the cooking liquid. Set the beans aside.
约 2分钟
烹饪提示： The reserved liquid will give the rice its characteristic pink color.
- 5
Drain the soaked glutinous rice well.
约 1分钟
- 6
Combine the reserved adzuki bean cooking liquid with the steaming water. You should have a total of liquid for steaming rice.
约 1分钟
烹饪提示： If you don't have enough bean liquid, add plain water to reach the total amount.
- 7
In a steaming basket lined with a damp cloth, spread the drained glutinous rice and cooked adzuki beans evenly.
约 2分钟
烹饪提示： A damp cloth prevents the rice from sticking and helps steam circulate.
- 8
Pour the combined liquid into the steamer pot, ensuring it does not touch the bottom of the steaming basket. Bring the water to a boil.
约 5分钟
- 9
Place the steaming basket over the boiling water, cover tightly, and steam for 30 minutes. Stir gently once or twice during steaming to ensure even cooking.
约 30分钟
烹饪提示： Make sure the lid is tight to trap the steam effectively.
- 10
After 30 minutes, remove the rice from the steamer, transfer it to a large bowl, and gently mix in the salt.
约 2分钟
烹饪提示： Seasoning the rice while hot helps the salt dissolve evenly.
- 11
Serve the sekihan warm, garnished with toasted black sesame seeds if desired.
约 1分钟
妥善保存
Store leftover sekihan in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or by steaming until warmed through.