Mizu Yokan Recipes

MIZU YOKAN RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Prepare the gelatin mixture: In a large bowl, soak the dried kanten (agar agar) stick in water for one hour or until softened.
• Remove kanten from water and squeeze the softened kanten to remove excess water.
• Using your hands, tear the kanten into small pieces.
• In a medium pan, add the kanten pieces or kanten powder with 1 1/4 cups of water and bring to a boil, making sure to stir constantly. Turn down the heat to low. Simmer until the kanten dissolves completely. All the while, make sure to stir the kanten and water.
• Next, add sugar and stir well.
• Add premade sweet red bean paste (anko or koshian). Stir constantly, making sure the bean paste is diluted in the agar agar and water mixture. Continue to simmer until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
• Pour the mixture into a shallow rectangular plastic container. Allow it to cool to room temperature and then store in the refrigerator to chill. The mizu yokan should become firm.
• Cut the mizu yokan into small blocks and serve chilled.