How to Make Anmitsu at Home(Easy Traditional Japanese dessert)
Anmitsu is a traditional Japanese dessert made with Kanten jelly, anko, shiratama dango, and fruits. With jewel-like Kanten jelly and vibrant fruits, Anmitsu is an elegant and timeless classic wagashi dessert you can easily make at home.
Ingredients
For the Kanten Jelly
- 240 ml water (1 cup)
- 2 g kanten powder(1 teaspoon)
For assembly
- Shiratama Dango
- Anko(sweet red bean paste)
- Canned fruits like peaches, mandarin oranges, and cherries in syrup
- Fresh fruits like strawberries
- Kuromistu or maple syrup
- Fresh mint optional
Instructions
- Make Kanten Jelly: In a saucepan, whisk together water and kanten powder. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then simmer for 2 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly before carefully transferring it to the counter. I use a 6 x 6 inch food container. Since Kanten sets at room temperature, don’t wait too long after removing it from the heat. Refrigerate until fully set, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Once set, cut the kanten into ½-inch cubes. I like cutting it directly in the container before removing it, and then remove from it, but you can do it the other way around if you prefer.
- Assembly: In dessert bowls, arrange kanten, Shiratama Dango, anko, canned fruits, fresh fruits, and mint. Drizzle the Kuromitsu over the Anmitsu and enjoy.
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Notes
Please note that the nutritional information provided is just an estimate, and accuracy is not guaranteed. The nutritional values change depending on what and how many toppings you use in Anmitsu. The calculation includes: 3 shiratama dango dumplings, 3 tablespoons (60g) of red bean paste, ½ cup canned mandarin oranges, ½ cup mixed fruit, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 3 pieces of fresh mint.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 3gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 863IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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