Potato and Adzuki Bean Patties

Ingredients:

      1 c  Adzuki beans -- dried
      5 md Potatoes -- unpeeled
      1    Egg
      2 tb Butter
           Pepper -- to taste
      3 tb Fresh parsley -- chopped
      1 c  Parmesan cheese -- grated
    1/2 c  Vegetable oil

Methods :

  Soak beans overnight in the refrigerator.  Drain. Cook potatoes in enough
  water to cover.  Drain, reserving 1 cup water. Peel potatoes, then mash
  them together with egg, butter, and pepper, and set aside.
 
  Cook beans, covered, in reserved potato water until tender and water is
  absorbed. (About 45-50 minutes) Combine beans, parsley and potato mixture.
  Shape into 12 patties and coat with cheese.
 
  Heat oil in a large skillet and fry patties on both sides until golden
  brown.