Adzuki Meshing Red Beans and Rice

Description
From my Aunt Barbara’s Collection. Her notation says this was Uncle Bob’s most requested bean recipe. Dated 1919.

Ingredients

 * 1-1/2 cups small dry red beans or dry kidney beans
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1-teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons sake or dry wine
 * 1 tablespoon toasted black sesame

Directions

 * 1) Rinse beans, cover with cold water and let soak 4 hours or overnight.
 * 2) Drain, cover with fresh water plus salt.
 * 3) Boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender about 1-1/2 hours.
 * 4) Drain but retain liquid.
 * 5) Prepare rice by using bean liquid plus enough water to make 1-1/2 cups liquid.
 * 6) Cover and bring to boil.
 * 7) Add beans and bring to boil again, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
 * 8) Add sake.
 * 9) Mix gently and remove from heat and let sit until sake is absorbed.
 * 10) Cool.

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Cat's Recipes Y-Group