Red Bean Paste

From my recipe book, which has lots of pictures so I can understand what to do...

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225g red beans
280g sugar
7g sugar syrup/honey/omit if desperate
some salt

1. wash beans in some water, don't throw it away!! bring it to a boil.
2. once boiling, add 1 cup water and let it be heated for 10 minutes
3. drain azuki beans, let it run under water for 5 minutes
4. put back in a pot and boil for 60 minutes, after which the beans should be squishy
5. add in the syrup/honey. heat it at high, stirring in the sugar.
6. add in the salt.
7. boil and simmer until you get the right thickness as required.