Matcha Anmitsu Gelatin Dessert

Ease:: Medium
Prep time:: 140 minutes
Cook time:: 10 minutes
Total time:: 150 minutes

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Ingredients

4g kanten powder

400ml water

1 tsp matcha powder

3 tbsp sugar

1-2 tbsp chunky sweet azuki bean paste

**for the syrup:**

2 tbsp sugar

50-80ml water

Method

Prepare the matcha sugar mixture: Mix 1 tsp matcha powder and 3 tbsp sugar in a small bowl or cup and set aside.

Combine the mixture: Put 400ml water, 4g kanten powder, and matcha sugar mixture in a saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat, stirring well. Simmer for a few minutes until everything has dissolved.

Cool down the mixture: Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 10 minutes.

Pour the mixture into a container: Allow to set in the fridge for 2-3 hours.

Prepar the syrup: To make the syrup, mix 2 tbsp sugar and 50-80ml water in a saucepan and heat on medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Once the sugar has dissolved, leave it to cool.

Cut the matcha gelatin into cubes: Put them in a serving bowl, and top with azuki red bean paste. Pour the syrup over the gelatine and azuki paste. Enjoy on a hot day as a cooling dessert.