Yokan

Method

1. 1 Simmer red beans until very soft, then grind and strain through a sieve to obtain a smooth paste, discarding the hulls.
2. 2 Mix the agar powder with cold water and boil for 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
3. 3 Add sugar to the agar-agar mixture, stir until dissolved, then pour in the filtered beans.
4. 4 Heat and stir continuously for 15 minutes until the mixture thickens, becomes heavy to stir, and stretches into a string.
5. 5 Pour into molds, skim off any foam on the surface, let cool, and refrigerate for 3 hours before cutting.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 35 min

  Replace step 1: simmer the soaked red beans under high pressure for 20 minutes, then release the pressure naturally for 15 minutes, then blend and strain through a sieve. Keep steps 2 to 5 unchanged until the agar-agar is completely dissolved and the jelly sets firmly.