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Yokan 羊羹

Yokan is a Japanese sweet azuki bean jelly popular for its unique flavour and texture. Discover its interesting history and how to make it here!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 400 g Koshian
  • 130 g sugar
  • half Bō(stick) Kanten *1
  • 200 ml water

Instructions

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  1. Put the yokan and water in a small saucepan and soak for about half an hour. *2
  2. After it has soaked, place the pan over medium-high heat to bring it to boil. Whisk the mixture well.
  3. Turn the heat down to low, continue whisking and let it simmer for at least a minute until the kanten dissolves completely.
  4. Add sugar to the mixture and stir until it's fully incorporated.
  5. Stir Koshian in until it's well combined and thickened, scoop it up with a spatula and if it is about 2mm thick and flows, turn the heat off.
  6. Pour the mixture into a rectangular container. In Japan we use one that is called "nagashikan" in Japanese. *3
  7. Chill in the fridge for about 2 hours.
  8. Slice to serve.

Notes

  • *1 half of a Stick Kanten or 4g of Powdered Kanten
  • *2 You don't need to soak if you use kanten powder.
  • *3 My nagashikan mold size is  4.8 x 3 x 1.8 inch(122 x 77 x 45 mm).

Nutrition Information

Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 0.3mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 40g (80%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 0.3mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 40g 80%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.