Adzuki Bean Salad

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups dried adzuki beans

1/4 cup arame sea vegetable

1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

3 tablespoons canola oil

1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger

1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

1 1/4 cups basil, finely chopped

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

Pinch red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon tamari

1/4 cup lime juice

1 cup thinly sliced green onions

1 cup grated carrots

Method
INstructions:

ONE: Put beans in a large bowl, cover with water and set aside to let soak for 8 hours or overnight.

TWO: Drain beans and put in a large pot with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Drain and rinse gently under cold water. Set aside to let cool completely.

THREE: Soak arame in cold water for 15 minutes; drain and rinse well.

FOUR: Put oils, ginger, garlic, basil, vinegar, pepper flakes, tamari and lime juice into a large bowl and whisk to make a dressing. Add cooled beans, arame, green onions and carrots and toss gently to combine.