Mizu Yokan - Japanese Jelly Dessert
A chilled Japanese dessert has a smooth, jelly-like texture that's both refreshing and light, making it perfect for hot summer days.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gSodium: 10mgFiber: 2g
Ingredients
- 100 g red beans or red bean paste
- 3/4 cup water
- 100 g sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 g agar-agar powder (kanten)
Instructions
- Rinse the adzuki beans (red beans) under cold water.
- In a large pot, combine the beans and water. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Drain the beans, then add fresh water and bring to a boil again. Reduce the heat and simmer until the beans are tender (usually around 1-1.5 hours). You can reduce the time by using an instant pot/crockpot or soaking them in cold water overnight.
- Once the beans are tender, mash them or blend them until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a paste-like consistency.
- In a separate pot, dissolve the agar-agar powder in water (3/4 cup). Bring the agar-agar mixture to a boil and let it simmer.
- Stir in sugar and a pinch of salt for another minute.
- Add the sweet red bean paste to the agar-agar mixture. Heat the combined mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until it is well mixed and slightly thickened. This should take about 12 minutes.
- Pour the thickened mixture into a square or rectangular mold, smoothing the surface.
- Allow the Mizui Yokan to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 2-3 hours or overnight until it sets completely.
Notes
If you use red bean paste, start from step 6
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