Ingredients:

• 3 cups mochigome (glutinous rice)


• 1/3 cup azuki red beans


• 1/2 tsp salt


• Water

Directions:

1. Put azuki beans in a medium pot and boil for a few minutes and drain.

2. Put 2 cups of water and azuki beans in a medium pot and bring to a boil again.

3. Simmer the beans on medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, or until almost softened.

4. Drain azuki beans and keep the colored liquid.

5. Mix some water and the colored water to make 3 cups of liquid.

6. Wash with cold water repeatedly until the water becomes clear.

7. Pour 3 cups of colored water over the rice. Season with salt and mix well.

8. Place boiled azuki beans on top. Leave to soak for about one hour.

5. Place a lid on the pot and cook on high heat until the water is boiling vigorously.

6. Turn down the heat to very low and let the rice simmer for 15-20 min until the water is almost gone.

7. Turn off the heat and let the rice steam for 10 min before lifting the lid.