Mochi

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1. 1Step 1: Put one cup of adzuki beans in a heavy pot with 3 cups of water, cover and bring to a boil over medium high heat for 10 minutes.
2. 2Step 2: Lower heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours.
3. 3Step 3: If the beans haven't softened after 1 1/2 hours, add more water and cook over low heat until they are soft and can be well mashed.
4. 4Step 4: Mash the beans with a wooden spoon (or food processor) until smooth.
5. 5Step 5: Put the beans back into the pot and add 3/4 cup light brown or raw sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2-3 tbs rice or corn syrup.
6. 6Step 6: Stir with a wooden spoon over low heat until the sugar is dissolved and the paste looks a little shiny.
7. 7Step 7: Using spoons, divide the bean paste into one inch balls (or smaller depending on the size mochi you want to make).
8. 8Step 8: Put water, sugar, salt and food coloring in a pot and bring to a boil.
9. 9Step 9: Stir in Mochiko flour and simmer stirring constantly, until the dough forms a thick smooth paste, about 3 minutes.
10. 10Step 10: Sprinkle the counter with tapioca or corn starch and spread the dough out sprinkling the top with starch as well.
11. 11Step 11: Cool and cut into squares for filling with red bean paste, or anything else you like. Shredded coconut and peanuts are a great combination too!