Mizu-Yokan (Sweetened and Jellied Bean Paste)

1. 1

   Put the water in a small pot, sprinkle in the powdered kanten, and heat over medium heat.

2. 2

   Gently stir with a wooden spatula to dissolve the powdered kanten.

3. 3

   Be careful not to boil it.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat, and add the anko in 3 batches.

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   Mix well with the wooden spatula after each addition.

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   Turn the heat on low, and mix well from the bottom of the pot until there are no lumps in the mixture.

7. 7

   Turn off the heat, and place the bottom of the pot in iced water.

8. 8

   Cool the mixture until it thickens a little.

9. 9

   Lightly wet a plastic container or a mold, pour the mixture from Step 7 into it, and leave in the fridge for about 1 hour to set.

10. 10

    Once it's set, remove from the fridge.

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    Insert a knife along the sides of the container to loosen.

12. 12

    Flip over the container to release the mizu-yokan.

13. 13

    Cut into desired sizes.

14. 14

    It's done!

15. 15

    Why not make homemade tsubu-an?

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    See.

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