How to Cook Yokan Recipe, Japanese Food

Yokan recipe, Japanese food

Recipes Japan | Yokan is a traditional Japanese snack made from gelatin and red bean paste. Not only red beans, now there are many variants of yokan with sweet potato, pumpkin, and so on.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 grams of kanten
• 300 grams of Koshi-an
• 3 very ripe persimmons
• 4 tbsp brown rice syrup
• 100 ml water
• 300 grams of sugar

Equipment:

• 1 nonstick pot or pan
• 1 small mold or flat container
• 1 funnel (optional)
• 1 toothpick or skewer

How to Make Yokan:

1.  Remove the top of the persimmon and scoop the pulp into a bowl. It should be a mess!
2. Heat the water until it boils then add the kanten. Stir frequently for 2 minutes and reduce heat.
3. Add sugar to dissolve.
4. Add the Koshi-an and brown rice syrup. Bring to a boil. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens and you can see the bottom of the pan between stirrings.
5. Turn off the heat and add the persimmon pulp. Stir well to combine.
6. Pour into flat molds, more than 1 inch deep. I used a very small bread pan and funnel.
7. Legs (Persimmon) Yokan step recipe 6 photos
8. Pop the bubbles on the surface with a toothpick. Let it cool at room temperature for 2 hours without touching it.
9.  You can put it in the fridge until it is completely solid. Slice and serve with green tea!

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