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I have adored aduki beans since I was a child - my mother used to make a soup with them and I love the fact that even once they’re well-cooked, they keep a certain crispness to the skin. The texture islovely and is great in soups and salads. Here’s a great recipe for you try - remember to soak the beans overnight…

Aduki Bean Salad - serves 6

250 g (8 oz) aduki beans, soaked overnight
salt & pepper to ttaste
4 tbsp French dressing
6 chopped spring onions
4 chopped tomatoes
3 chopped celery sticks
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Boil the beans for 45 minutes until tender (make the first 10 minutes a rapid boil, then turn down and simmer). Drain and stir in the dressing and leave to cool. Add remianing ingredients, season to taste, mix and serve.