Anmitsu: A Classic Japanese Dessert
A traditional Japanese dessert, Anmitsu features agar-agar jelly cubes, fresh fruits, and sweet red bean paste, all drizzled with a rich syrup.
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Instructions
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Soak kanten in 1 2/3 cups water for one hour; reserve the water, then squeeze the kanten dry and tear into pieces.
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Boil the kanten pieces with the reserved water in a pan, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring until dissolved.
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Stir in sugar, then pour the mixture into a flat container and cool until firm.
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For the syrup, combine 1/4 cup water and 2/3 cup sugar in a saucepan, heating until the sugar dissolves.
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Optionally add lemon juice to the syrup, then set it aside to cool.
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Cut the firm kanten jelly into small cubes.
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Assemble by spooning kanten and fruits into individual bowls, then top with the cooled syrup and sweet bean paste.