Tofu Azuki Verrine

Ingredients （yields : 4 servings)

• 120 g silken tofu

• 120 g dried azuki beans

• water

• pinch of salt

• 60 g sugar

• 1L black tea

• 60 ml honey

• whipped cream

Realisation

1. Rinse the beans in water and soak them for at least 8 hours;

2. Drain the beans and discard the soaking water;

3. Bring the beans, pinch of salt and 50 cl of water to a boil;

4. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the beans are soft enough to be easily crushed between fingers, about 1 hour;

5. Strain the beans, add the sugar, mash them together until well combined (if the mixture becomes too dry, add some of the bean cooking water);

6. Mix the black tea and the honey well;

7. Into each verrine glass, first layer approximately 60 ml the bean paste, followed by 30 g of tofu, then add 250 ml of honey-tea;

8. Chill the verrines in the fridge;

9. When serving, top them with a layer of whipped cream.

10. Serve and enjoy!