Hokkaido Kitaroman Azuki Beans 500g - No Pesticide, No Chemical Fertilizer - Product of Watanabe Farm

Safe Without Pesticide Nor Chemical Fertilizer

"Kitaroman Azuki" distributed by Kawashimaya is an azuki bean that is cultivated without pesticides and chemical fertilizers that you can enjoy with peace of mind. It was grown in the beautiful natural environment of the Tokachi Plain, supported by abundant water and rich soil from the Hidaka Mountains.

"Kitaroman Azuki" With Beautiful Large Beans

Kitaroman adzuki beans are said to be strong and suitable for natural farming methods that do not use pesticides and are certified as an excellent variety of Hokkaido azuki beans. Since each grain is large and you can feel the taste of adzuki beans, it has a strong presence even if you cook it with brown rice, or use it as an ingredient for fermented brown rice or coarse red bean paste. The grains are even, so even if you use them to make koshian (smooth bean paste), the grains are fine and the texture is smooth and elegant.

Light Texture And Easy To Eat

Kitaroman Azuki is a variety that even those who are not good with anko (bean paste) should try it. The slightly gentle flavor matches well with any ingredients, and you can enjoy it easily. It also has the characteristic of being plump and of good color even after being cooked, making it a gorgeous addition to your dining table.

Recipes You Can Make With Kitaroman Azuki Beans

Kitaroman is great for grained red bean paste, brown rice red bean rice, or refined red bean paste with a smooth texture. please try to find your favorite way to enjoy it.

Anko (Japanese Red Bean Paste)

Here's a tutorial on how to make anko or the famous Japanese red bean paste. This paste is great for dessert. Please turn on English cc for subtitles.

Red Bean Rice

Red bean rice, which requires less effort than sekihan and is full of nutrients from azuki beans, is fluffy and flavorful. It is also recommended for lunch.

Red Bean Rice Recipe

Ingredients (3~4 Portions)

• 50g Red Beans
• 300g White Rice
• Water (Adjust as needed)

How To Make

1. 1. Boil the beans. Add beans and water to a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. 2. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 60 minutes. Remove any scum while boiling. If the water is reduced too much, feel free to add more water.
3. 3. Strain the beans with a colander and set aside the bean broth.
4. 4. Put the rice and adzuki beans in a rice cooker. Combine 1:1 water and bean broth and use it to cook the rice. Measure the water with your finger. Place the tip of your pointer finger on top of the rice (not the bottom pot) and measure from there with your knuckle. The water level should be at the first knuckle of your finger.
5. 5. Set the rice cooker to cook mode and wait until it's done.

Use As Ingredient For Dishes

It is also perfect for stewed or simmered dishes that make use of the plump and beautiful azuki beans.

Watanabe Farm With Pesticide-free Cultivation And Natural Farming

Natural farming methods that are continued within the community

In the early days, the beans were often eaten by pests and had a bad appearance, so it was difficult to sell them in the market. However, thanks to the support of customers who have persistently purchased the product, Watanabe Farm was able to continue, and it seems that they have reached the present.

Weeding is the hardest part of natural farming. The farmers fight weeds every day with their local friends and neighbors. The crops of Watanabe Farm are very valuable crops that can be said to be the crystallization of hard work and passion for natural farming.

Natural farming method using green manure

Green manure is used to make the soil in Watanabe Farm, and dent corn, oats, and sunflowers are the main ingredients. By using green manure, the activity of microorganisms in the soil becomes active, which can be expected to improve the chemical properties of the soil (salt damage, etc.) and increase water retention. In order to protect the health of customers who eat the produce, as well as to preserve the great nature of the Tokachi Plain, Watanabe Farm uses natural farming methods that use no pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

How To Store Kitaroman Adzuki Beans

Since it is naturally dried after harvesting, if it is stored in a cool and dark place below 15℃, the quality will be preserved. If the temperature is above 15°C, especially during high humidity or hot summer, we recommend that you store it in a refrigerator to avoid quality deterioration.

Beans will inevitably lose moisture little by little due to long-term storage. If you want to use it after long-term storage, you can enjoy it more deliciously by soaking it in water from the previous night.

Product Detail

Product Detail
Ingredients	Azuki (Kitaroman)
Quantity	500g
Origin	Hokkaido, Japan
Storage Guide	Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity