Anhui-style Koki Beans

Ingredients

In the Anhui-style adaptation of Koki Beans, we incorporate the unique flavors and cooking techniques of Anhui cuisine. This includes using Anhui-specific spices and seasonings to enhance the taste of the dish. Additionally, we modify the cooking method to ensure the beans are cooked to perfection, resulting in a creamy and tender texture. We alse have the original recipe for Koki Beans, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (400g) dried red beans 2 cups (400g) dried red beans
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 dried red chilies, chopped 2 dried red chilies, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste
• Chopped green onions, for garnish Chopped green onions, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 6g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 40g, 5g
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 10g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Soak the dried red beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse.
2. 2.
   In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, dried red chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns. Sauté until fragrant.
3. 3.
   Add the soaked red beans to the pot and stir well to combine with the spices.
4. 4.
   Pour in enough water to cover the beans and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
5. 5.
   In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and salt. Pour the mixture into the pot and stir to coat the beans evenly.
6. 6.
   Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. 7.
   Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
8. 8.
   Serve hot and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Dried red beans — Make sure to soak the beans overnight to ensure they cook evenly and become tender.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier version, add more dried red chilies or sprinkle some chili flakes on top before serving.
• Serve the Koki Beans with steamed rice or alongside a bowl of warm noodles for a complete meal.
• Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

Serving advice

Serve the Anhui-style Koki Beans hot as a main dish or as a side dish alongside other Anhui-inspired delicacies.

Presentation advice

Garnish the Koki Beans with a sprinkle of chopped green onions to add a pop of color and freshness to the dish.