Japanese Desserts Cookbook
A Handbook of Japanese Confections
BY: Ivy Hope
Copyright 2020 by Ivy Hope
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Japanese have a very healthy diet. Their desserts also have such a low rate of the calorie count. They have a wide range of desserts which you cant classify so easily. Some of these desserts go back 300 years in time and still have a demand in the market worldwide.
Souma Yukihiras father sends him to the Tootsuki Culinary Academy to evaluate his cooking skills. But only a few percent of the students make it out with a pass certificate every year. This anime series revolves around cooking and some breath-taking desserts. Its a competition between elite chefs. This show brings out excellent food facts.
But the show Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman revolves around a salaryman who is addicted to desserts. He mentions his addictions through a restaurant review on his blog called Sweets Night. This show features a wide range of desserts that are not just a feast to the eyes but also very aesthetically satisfying.
Enjoy this specially curated journey of desserts with a touch of anime and manga.
1. Matcha Macarons
The magic of France with the authenticity of Japan would ideally describe a macaron. Matcha Macarons contain matcha green tea which basically defines Japan. A simple and pretty dessert for a perfect evening. Let us get right into it.
Ingredients
Serving size: 9
Preparation time: 30 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
Instructions
1. Beat the egg whites, add tartar cream, and mix until frothy.
2. Now, mix granulated sugar and blend until mixture is stiff.
3. In a bowl, sift the almond flour, sugar, and matcha powder.
4. Mix the wet and dry ingredients. Blend until combined.
5. Add the batter in a piping bag and squeeze circles of 4cm on a tray layered with parchment paper.
6. Let the macaron batter sit for a while until the top layer stiffens.
7. After theyre ready bake them at 320o F for 15 mins.
8. Once done let it sit for a while until cool.
9. In a medium bowl, add butter and powdered sugar, blend until mixed.
10. Once the macarons are cool, pipe the icing cream on one macaron and sandwich it with another.
11. Sprinkle some matcha powder in the macarons and enjoy.
2. Chocolate Banana Parfait
They say some matches are heaven made and one such a perfect pair is chocolate and fruits. Banana and chocolate are a dream combination for a parfait, a smooth pudding with some crunchy toppings.
Ingredients
3 Medium sliced bananas
1/4 cup lime juice
2 cups cold milk
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
5-1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 cup whipping topping
8 crushed chocolate wafers
Serving size: 8
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, add sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt, and stir.
2. Place the pan over medium heat, add milk and bring to boil, wait for the mixture to thicken.
3. After thickened, add butter and vanilla extract, and let it cool for a few minutes.
4. Pour in the parfait container and set aside to cool in the refrigerator for 5 mins.
5. Slice bananas and set in the parfait glasses. Pour the pudding mixture and added the whipped topping, chocolate wafer crumbles, and remaining banana slices.
6. Refrigerate for another 5 mins and serve with some hot chocolate.
3. Mamekan
Mamekan is a summer dessert that contains agar-agar cubes, Anko, and black sugar syrup. Mamekan is considered as the simpler form of mitsumame.
Ingredients
8 tablespoons of red bean paste
2 tablespoons of agar powder (Kanten)
Agar-agar cubes (Kanten cubes)
2 cups of water
3.5 oz of sugar
Black sugar syrup (kuromitsu)
3 cups of water
1.76 oz of sugar
1.76 oz of brown sugar (Okinawan brown sugar)
1 tbsp rice syrup (mizuame)
Serving size: 8
Preparation time: 2 Hours
Cooking time: 15 Mins