Japanese cooking, Black Bean Jelly (Relief for Eye Fatigue)

Black beans are one of the healthiest beans in the world!

They are rich in protein, vitamins, and saponin which reduces fat and works as antioxidant. Also, black beans contain isoflavone which works as a plant estrogen. In other words, black beans are almost as nutritious as soy beans.

Also, black beans have anthocyanin which is full of antioxidants and reduces eye fatigue. Because of its high nutritional value, black beans are used often in Chinese herbal medicines.

Ingredients you need to make black bean jelly are black beans, soy milk, gelatin (or agar).

(+ soy beans flour and sweeter like agave or brown sugar, if possible.)

Mix soy milk and gelatin, heat and stir

Add black beans

Mix it

Heat to a boil. Do not forget to add agave syrup or brown sugar for sweetness!

Pour into cups and refrigerate for 1 hour. That's it! Enjoy!

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