This is a dish that I prepared with my Nutrition Workshop. The focus of this dish is to strengthen the Kidneys and nourish our Jing. Adzuki beans are wonderful for treating any type of female hormonal imbalance. I highly recommend them for women of all ages.
Ingredients:
sesame oil2 small leeks, chopped
1″ ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, diced
1/2 green chilli pepper
4 dried shitake mushrooms
1 cup adzuki beans
1 butternut squash, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 bunch coriander, chopped
1 tbsp arame (or any other type of seaweed)
curry powder
salt and pepper
1 1/2 liters water
Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan. Saute the leeks, ginger, garlic and spices. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for one hour.
Serve hot on a bed of brown rice.
Serves 8