28min 4 ppl
Yokan
19 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps
19 min · 6 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
About this dish
A dense, firmly set red bean jelly loaf, sliced into neat rectangles that hold their shape on a plate. Sweetened purely with sugar and set with agar, it keeps well and travels better than any of the softer mochi sweets.
Allergy Info
None
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Tins & Jars
- Ready-made red bean paste400 g
Dried Goods
- Agar-Agar Powder8 g
- Water300 ml
- Caster sugar80 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Salt1 g
Utensils
- Saucepan
- Loaf Tin
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
Method
1
Sprinkle the agar powder over the water in a saucepan and leave to soften for 2 minutes.
Approx. 2 minutes
2
Bring to the boil, stirring, then simmer for 3 minutes until fully dissolved.
Approx. 4 minutes
3
Stir in the caster sugar and salt until dissolved.
Approx. 2 minutes
4
Add the red bean paste and whisk over low heat for 4 minutes until smooth and fully combined.
Approx. 4 minutes
5
Pour into a lined loaf tin, smooth the top and chill for at least 2 hours until firmly set.
Approx. 3 minutes
6
Turn out and slice into pieces to serve.
Approx. 4 minutes
