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Main Ingredients
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1
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can(15oz)
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Azuki beans (boiled)
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7
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tablespoons
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sugar
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1
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teaspoon
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salt
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1/3
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cup
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water
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1/2
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package
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Mochi
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Adjusting Taste
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It's a key element for the entire recipe to have the right taste with Azuki soup, a combination of sugar and salt. Adjust especially the amount of salt right to a point where sweetness of soup suddenly hits another level as you add another pinch of salt.
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Procedure
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To prepare Azuki soup, beat boiled Azuki beans making it running- smooth using an electric mixer.
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In a saucepan, bring the Azuki bean paste and water. Boil over medium heat, Stir frequently to mix well. With a skimmer, occasionally skim off froth and scum from the surface.
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Add sugar and salt. Boil with medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently to mix well.
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Pre-heat toaster oven to 300F. Cut Mochi into 3.5" square pieces. Set aside.
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Bake 2 pieces of Mochi for 8-10 minutes or until being golden brown.
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Place 1 piece of Mochi in a bowl. Cover it with the Azuki soup.
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