Vegan Anmitsu

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

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1. 1

   Rinse the adzuki beans and place them in a medium pot with plenty of water.

2. 2

   Bring the adzuki beans to a boil, then immediately drain and discard the water.

   Ongeveer 5 min

   Tip van de kok: This step helps remove astringency from the beans.

3. 3

   Return the blanched adzuki beans to the pot, add fresh water to cover by about 2 inches, and bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Simmer the adzuki beans over low heat for 60-90 minutes, or until very tender.

   Ongeveer 1 uur 15 min

   Tip van de kok: Add more water if needed to keep the beans submerged.

5. 5

   Once tender, drain most of the cooking liquid from the adzuki beans, leaving just enough to keep them moist.

6. 6

   Add the sugar and additional water to the adzuki beans and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens into a paste.

   Ongeveer 10 min

   Tip van de kok: Mash some of the beans with the back of your spoon for a smoother paste, or leave them mostly whole for texture.

7. 7

   Remove the adzuki paste from heat and let it cool completely.

8. 8

   In a separate saucepan, combine the agar powder and water for the jelly.

9. 9

   Bring the agar mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the agar powder is fully dissolved.

   Ongeveer 5 min

   Tip van de kok: Ensure there are no undissolved agar particles at the bottom of the pan.

10. 10

    Stir in the sugar for the agar jelly until it dissolves.

    Ongeveer 1 min

11. 11

    Pour the agar solution into a shallow rectangular dish and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

    Ongeveer 30 min

12. 12

    Transfer the dish to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the jelly is firm.

    Ongeveer 1 uur

13. 13

    Once firm, carefully remove the agar jelly from the dish and cut it into small cubes.

    Ongeveer 5 min

    Tip van de kok: A wet knife can help prevent sticking.

14. 14

    To assemble, divide the agar jelly cubes among serving bowls.

15. 15

    Add a scoop of the cooled adzuki paste to each bowl.

16. 16

    Arrange the mandarin orange, kiwi, and strawberry pieces around the adzuki paste.

17. 17

    Drizzle generously with kuromitsu (black sugar syrup) just before serving.