Miso Hungry For Beans And Rice!
Mood: In a funk…needing comfort NOW
Recipe: Adzuki Beans over Coconut Rice
“Beans make us fart because they contain sugars and fiber that our bodies have a hard time digesting. When these sugars meet up with the bacteria in our large intestines, it produces gas and so we fart”
- World Wide Web
Coconut Rice:
1 (14oz) can of coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 cups jasmine rice
In a saucepan combine all ingredients and bring to boil over medium/high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
You can also make this in a rice cooker! Same instructions…less fuss. Set it then forget it.
Warning: your kitchen will smell heavenly
Adzuki beans:
1 (150z) can Eden Organic Aduki Beans (rinsed in a colander before adding to pot)
1 cup water or bone/veggie broth
1 heaping tablespoon red miso paste
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Splash of soy sauce or Braggs Aminos
In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 18-20 minutes. Serve over coconut rice and garnish with toppings of choice!
Optional toppings:
Edible flowers-Nasturtiums are my favorite for their warm peppery flavor!
Finely chopped cilantro
Nutritional yeast
Siracha
Kimchi (highly recommend)
Last week I was in a crunch to munch and had less than 30 minutes to eat before my next appointment. I was in the mood for something hearty and cozy. Rice and beans came to mind 💡 with some Thai/Japanese vibe because I crave Asian flavors as much as I do Persian ✌🏽
Adzuki beans are most commonly used in Japanese, Chinese and Korean cuisine but can easily be substituted in any dish that calls for beans. They are my go-to beans because they don’t destroy my stomach as most other legumes do AND they are packed with:
👅 antioxidants
💩 loads of fiber
💪🏿 tons of protein and
🧠 rich in “smart carbs”
These nutty & sweet little things don’t bring on the toots like other beans do because they are low in complex sugars which are not easily broken down by the human digestive system.
I served these beans over coconut and ginger rice and added some other tasty goods to make a satisfying & filling bowl ready in 30 minutes from start to finish!