Ao Kaede

Made with a layer of whole red bean yōkan, clear kanten (seaweed jelly), and green maple leaves shapes (also made from yōkan), this confection tries to recreate the early summer green foliage of Kyoto.

 

Best-before date: 3 weeks

 

Availability: April - May, all stores (store list)

 

Allergen: none

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Ingredients:

• Sugar

• Red bean

• Corn syrup

• White bean

• Kanten (seaweed jelly)