Azuki Hoto ｜ Our Regional Cuisines

1. 【Hoto noodle dough step 1】
Add warm water to flour, and knead the dough until it has a slightly stiff consistency. Let rest for 30min and knead again.

2. 【Hoto noodle dough step 2】
Dust the rolling surface with flour and roll out the "Hoto noodle dough process 1." Cut into pieces that are wider than udon noodles.

3. 【Azuki bean soup step 1】
Wash azuki beans in water, then put into a pot with plenty of water and heat on low flame. Once boiled, strain and discard the water.

4. 【Azuki bean soup step 2】
Boil again in plenty of water; once boiling, turn heat down to low, and let simmer until cooked to softness.

5. 【Azuki bean soup step 3】
Once thoroughly cooked, mash the azuki beans with a pestle and season with salt and sugar.

6. 【Azuki bean soup step 4】
Boil the hoto noodles in plenty of hot water, rinse quickly under cold water, add to azuki bean soup; it is ready once it has boiled.