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Anmitsu

Anmitsu

Japanese
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22 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

22 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

About this dish

Cubes of clear agar jelly served chilled with red bean paste, mandarin segments and strawberries, all finished with a dark, mineral-sweet syrup. A cooling, lightly textured dessert built for a hot afternoon.

Allergy Info

None

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Strawberries100 g

Tins & Jars

  • Ready-made red bean paste160 g
  • Tinned mandarin orange segments150 g

Dried Goods

  • Agar-Agar Powder4 g
  • Water400 ml
  • Caster sugar20 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup)60 ml

Utensils

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board

Method

1

Sprinkle the agar powder over the water in a saucepan and let it stand for 2 minutes to soften.

Approx. 2 minutes
2

Bring to the boil, stirring constantly, then simmer for 2 minutes until fully dissolved.

Approx. 4 minutes
3

Stir in the caster sugar until dissolved, then pour into a shallow dish and chill until set, about 2 hours.

Approx. 3 minutes
4

Cut the set jelly into small cubes.

Approx. 5 minutes
5

Divide the jelly cubes between bowls with the red bean paste, mandarin segments and strawberries.

Approx. 6 minutes
6

Drizzle generously with the kuromitsu syrup to serve.

Approx. 2 minutes