Standard Sweet Potato Yokan

Ingredients

• 1 net 300 grams Japanese sweet potato
• 1 1/2 grams Powdered kanten
• 180 ml Water
• 50 grams Sugar

Instructions

1. Cut the sweet potatoes into 2 cm thick slices.
2. Peel rather thickly and soak in water to get rid of the bitterness.
3. Put Step 1 in a bowl and add enough water to cover.
4. Boil until softened.
5. You can also cook in a microwave.
6. Once boiled, drain the moisture and mash while still hot.
7. Put the powdered kanten, water, and sugar in a pot and bring to a boil.
8. Add Step 3 and mix well.
9. Knead over low heat for 2 minutes.
10. Pour into a moistened container.
11. Once cooled, put into the refrigerator to chill.
12. When removing from the container, warm the container in a bit of lukewarm water to warm.
13. Cut into your desired size and enjoy.