Satsumaimo Jelly

It's sweet potato jelly time!

[edit] Background

Imoyokan is a kind of yokan, which is a traditional Japanese jelly. Japanese satsumaimo (sweet potatoes) are used to make imoyokan.

Submitted by --icepaxx 23:37, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

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[edit] Ingredients

• 1 lb. satsumaimo or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp agar agar (kanten) powder
• 1 1/4 cup water

[edit] Directions

1. Put satsumaimo and water enough to cover the satsumaimo in a medium pot.
2. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
3. Boil the satsumaimo until softened.
4. Drain and put the boiled satsumaimo in a bowl.
5. Add sugar and mash well.
6. Put measured water in a saucepan and dissolve agar agar powder in, heating over medium heat.
7. Stop the heat.
8. Mix the agar agar liquid in mashed satsumaimo well.
9. Rub it through a strainer and pour into rectangular containers.
10. Chill in the refrigerator until firm.
11. Cut the yokan into small rectangular pieces to serve.

[edit] Important Notes

• Makes 16-20 pieces

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