Anmitsu: A Classic Japanese Dessert Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Anmitsu is a classic japanese dessert that is often enjoyed in the warmer months of spring and summer. It is a delightful combination of different textures including firm kanten jelly, sweet fruits, and a coarse sweet red bean paste called anko (contributing the "An" In the name of this dish). As for the fruit, almost any combination of your favorite fruits are sure to please the palate, but common canned fruits include sliced peaches and mandarin oranges, or even fruit cocktail. Fresh fruit could include kiwi, strawberries, oranges, berries, melon, grapes (especially when sliced in half), and/or pineapple. The jelly that is used in anmitsu is a vegan jelly known in japanese cuisine as kanten. In english, it is known as agar, also called agar agar. It is made from red algae and is sold in dehydrated form.

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Ingredients For Anmitsu: A Classic Japanese Dessert Recipe

Nutrition
value
259
calories per serving
12 g Fat2 g Protein35 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • 12 g Fat
  • 2 g Protein
  • 35 g Carbs
  • < 1 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    35 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Fiber
    1 g

Fats

  • Fat
    12 g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    10 mg
  • Iron
    1 mg
  • Vitamin A
    0 mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B2
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1 mg
  • Vitamin B6
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B9
    20 mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0 mcg
  • Vitamin C
    0 mg
  • Vitamin E
    1 mg
  • Copper
    0 mcg
  • Magnesium
    7 mg
  • Manganese
    0 mg
  • Phosphorus
    38 mg
  • Selenium
    5 mcg
  • Zinc
    0 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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