Azuki Bean Balls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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60 g of whole rolled oats.
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225 g of cooked Azuki beans.
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A tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped.
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A clove of garlic.
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Two medium-sized onions.
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Two tablespoons of tomato paste.
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One teaspoon of smoky paprika.
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A teaspoon of bay leaf.
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200 ml of veggie broth.
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Two tablespoons of plain flour.
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A tablespoon of corn starch.
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Olive oil for cooking.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
# Instructions:
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Toss the drained beans with the oats, garlic, onion, tomato paste, and spices into a food processor. Blend until you have a smooth, even mixture.
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Roll the mixture into small balls and let them chill in the fridge for about half an hour.
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Dust the balls with some flour, then fry them in a pan with hot oil until they turn golden brown on all sides.
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Saute an onion, stir in the tomato paste, veggie broth, and bay leaf. Use diluted corn starch to thicken it to your liking.
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Drop the balls into the sauce, let them simmer gently, and sprinkle some parsley over the top before serving.
# Notes:
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Chilling the mixture in the fridge is super important to make sure the balls don’t fall apart.
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You can adjust the sauce consistency by adding more or less thickener, depending on what you like.