The chemical composition and caloric content of the fruits of the legume plant, their useful properties. How do you eat adzuki beans and are there any contraindications to its use? Cooking recipes.
The adzuki or angular bean (Latin Vigna angularis) is a plant with edible fruits that belongs to the legume family. It has many names (auduki, chavalli, pall) and colors (red, variegated, black and more). It contains many useful microelements and has a healing effect on the human body. Most often found in oriental dishes. It will not be difficult for even an inexperienced cook to cook these beans at home. It has a sweet taste and soft structure, it fits neatly into almost any dish. On domestic counters, red beans are most often found.
Composition and calorie content of adzuki beans
The calorie content of adzuki beans per 100 g is 329 kcal, of which:
- Proteins - 19, 9 g;
- Fat - 0.5 g;
- Carbohydrates - 62, 9 g;
- Dietary fiber - 12.7 g;
- Ash - 0, 42 g;
- Water - 13, 44 g.
The ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates: 1: 0: 3.2, respectively. Energy ratio of these elements: 5% / 0% / 93%.
Vitamin content per 100 g of product:
- Vitamin A, RE - 1 μg;
- Vitamin B1, thiamine - 0.455 mg;
- Vitamin B2, riboflavin - 0.22 mg;
- Vitamin B5, pantothenic acid - 1.471 mg;
- Vitamin B6, pyridoxine - 0.351 mg;
- Vitamin B9, folate - 622 mcg;
- Vitamin PP, NE - 2, 63 mg.
Mineral content per 100 g of product:
- Potassium, K - 1254 mg;
- Calcium, Ca - 66 mg;
- Magnesium, Mg - 127 mg;
- Copper, Cu - 1094 μg;
- Manganese, Mn - 1.73 mg;
- Zinc, Zn - 504 mg;
- Selenium, Se - 2.3 μg;
- Iron, Fe - 1, 16 mg;
- Sodium, Na - 83 mg.
For reference! Vitamins and minerals are often combined in the scientific literature with a common definition: "nutrients." Nutrients are nutrients that are vital to the human body.
Useful properties of angular cowpea
The benefits of adzuki beans for humans are immeasurable: the product contains a lot of nutrients that are indispensable for our body and is practically harmless.
The positive effects of beans on the body:
- Normalization of the cardiovascular system … The plant contains a lot of zinc and magnesium, so it is often recommended for people with hypertension, heart rhythm disturbances and other heart diseases.
- Boost immunity … The presence of a large amount of vitamins, especially substances of group B, promotes the rapid maturation of erythrocytes, which are directly involved in the formation of the human immune system.
- Prevention of the development of malignant tumors … Beans contain a large amount of folic acid, which prevents the development of cancer cells. Also, this substance has a positive effect on human skin and hair.
- Weight loss … Beans contribute to the accelerated removal of decay products from the body, lower blood cholesterol. They also contain easily digestible proteins, from which it is almost impossible to recover.
- Fight against swelling … Regular consumption of red beans in food leads to a decrease in the level of fluid in the body, elimination of puffiness of the legs and bags under the eyes.
- Digestion normalization … The product contains coarse fibers, which enter the intestines, cleanse it and prevent constipation.
- Building muscle mass … Angular beans contain a lot of protein, so they are recommended for athletes and anyone who performs strength exercises to maintain and increase muscle mass.
- Removal of toxins … Toxins are found in most grocery stores. Harmful substances accumulate in the body, gradually poisoning it. Eating adzuki regularly will help you improve your health and reduce the level of intoxication in your body.
- Strengthening the skeleton … The high calcium content makes bones strong and nails smooth.
Red adzuki beans are recommended for people suffering from frequent diarrhea, kidney and bladder diseases. The product is able to reduce blood sugar levels, therefore it is indispensable for diabetics and people who are struggling with overweight, obesity and concomitant diseases.
Interesting! In China, adzuki juice is used to make skin care products.
Contraindications and harm of adzuki beans
Contraindications to the use of legume fruits are not described in the scientific literature. The harm of adzuki beans is more of a myth than a reality. The product can only cause allergies in a person with an individual intolerance. However, there are few such cases.
Beans are completely harmless if consumed in moderation. Bean abuse often leads to bloating, constipation, and fever.
How are adzuki beans eaten?
Are you wondering how adzuki beans are eaten around the world? There is no narrow framework for this. The beans can be cooked or eaten sprouted. For cooking, both raw and ripe beans are used.
To prepare beans for consumption, follow a simple procedure:
- Examine raw fruits carefully for tainted specimens (mold or other marks).
- Rinse the beans and soak in water for 24 hours. It is better to place the dish with beans in the refrigerator.
- Drain the water and start cooking the beans according to your recipe.
Azuki is used as one of the main ingredients in absolutely any culinary dish. Most often, such beans are found in oriental cuisine. Here it is indispensable for making bean paste, it is added to meat and vegetable dishes. A lot of various fillings for desserts and refreshing drinks are prepared from it. Next, let's look at simple recipes for making adzuki beans in your home kitchen.
Adzuki Bean Recipes
There are tons of tips on how to cook adzuki beans. The following are only proven and simple recipes for making healthy beans in your home kitchen:
- Bean paste … Rinse a glass of adzuki and boil it in a little water with 100 g of sugar added. Note that the beans must be covered in liquid throughout the entire cooking period. Therefore, periodically add hot water to the pot. When the beans are ready, they must be separated from the water, but do not pour out the liquid. Heat some of the cooked beans until porridge forms. Add the whole beans to the chopped beans and place the resulting mixture back into the pot. Boil the paste for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat when the porridge turns brownish-burgundy. If during the cooking process you notice that the paste is too thick. Add to it the broth in which the beans were cooked. Leave the finished product to cool for a while in a cool place. The paste can be used as a filling for various confectionery products.
- Bean and Spice Soup … To prepare this dish, you will need a glass of beans soaked in cold water overnight. Cook the beans over moderate heat until half cooked - it is important that the beans remain intact and slightly harsh on the inside. While the beans are cooking, fry the following finely chopped ingredients: a small onion, 3 cloves of garlic, and one carrot. Season the finished roast with ground coriander and paprika to taste. Add prepared vegetables to the finished adzuki broth, 2 tbsp. l. lemon juice, some fresh parsley and cilantro (optional). Boil the soup over moderate heat for a few more minutes. Next, grind the beans with a hand blender. You can keep the large chunks of the beans or grind them until they are creamy. The soup will be ready for use after a while - it needs to be infused for at least half an hour.
- Adzuki bean with broth recipe … Toast a glass of adzuki in a well-heated skillet. Rinse the beans and leave them in cold water for a while. When you notice that foam has formed on the surface of the water, drain the liquid and rinse again with the adzuki. Boil the beans in a little water. Then rinse the adzuki again and boil again. This must be done several times to get the bitterness out of the beans. Grind the finished beans into porridge using a blender. Dilute the paste with a little water and bring to a boil. Spread the prepared porridge on plates and cover with a small amount of chicken broth. Serve with a breadcake.
Beans are soaked in water to neutralize phytic acid. This substance prevents the absorption of minerals by the human body, of which it contains quite a lot. There are also many toxic substances in raw beans, which also disappear from the product when it is soaked for a long time.
Angular cowpea drink recipes
Angular adzuki beans are popular with chefs around the world. Experts are actively developing new recipes for drinks with its use, the regular use of which can heal the kidneys, cheer up and charge a person with energy on a cool winter day.
Are you complaining about kidney problems? Take into account that any medications you take, past infections, stress at work - all this leads to the release of a large amount of adrenaline and an increase in the load on the kidneys. That is why experts recommend taking any adzuki drinks even to people without obvious problems with the work of internal organs.
Stages of making a pall bean medicinal drink:
- Pour 1 cup of beans and 1 piece of kombu (seaweed, which is often used to make sushi) with 4 cups of water.
- Boil the ingredients over high heat.
- Once the water boils, reduce the heat and simmer the beans for 20 minutes. Make sure that steam comes out freely from the pan while stewing. To do this, slightly open its lid. You don't need to stir the adzuki.
- Strain the cooked broth through a fine sieve or cheesecloth. The resulting liquid is a miracle drink!
The finished drink is recommended to be consumed warm or hot without added sugar. But it is strictly forbidden to heat it up in a micro-wave; it is better to use a gas or electric stove for this. Also, do not take too strong adzuki tea - it can cause constipation. If the broth came out too concentrated, dilute it with boiled water.
Adzuki tea with rice syrup
- another option for preparing a medicinal decoction of beans. The drink is prepared according to the above-described algorithm of actions. However, a small amount of rice syrup is added to the finished broth. Thanks to this ingredient, the drink becomes sweeter.
Note to the hostess! 1 glass of beans contains 220 g of the product, and 1 standard packaging for domestic stores contains 350 g.
Interesting facts about adzuki beans
The antitumor property of beans is actively used by modern physicians to create medicines. Asian women eat beans to boost milk production when feeding their babies.
The following fact will surprise many Europeans: in Asian countries, pallas have inspired young people to create a whole subculture. In 2007, pictures of the artist Takao Sakai received world fame, in which people tried on fake beards of an unusual shape, molded from adzuki. Bean seeds are still held together with caramel to create original beards.
What adzuki beans look like - watch the video:
The chemical composition of adzuki beans is rich in vitamins, fats and minerals in equal measure. People who often eat this type of beans are less likely to suffer from diseases of the cardiovascular system and kidneys. It takes a little time to prepare an Asian bean dish. You can buy the product at the vegetable market or in a specialized store. There are no contraindications to the use of adzuki, except for a diagnosed allergy to one of the constituent elements of beans.
