Simple Sweet Bean Jelly Paste

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the tsubu-an at room temperature.
2. 2
   Soak the kanten in water for 1 hour to rehydrate (If using powdered kanten, you can omit this step).
3. 3
   Heat a pot of water on medium heat.
4. 4
   Wring out the moisture from the kanten, tear it up, and add it to the pot.
5. 5
   Boil for several minutes until it is completely dissolved, then add the sugar.
6. 6
   Add the tsubu-an little by little as it dissolves.
7. 7
   Continuously stir the pot by starting from the point closest to you and scraping the bottom away from you.
8. 8
   When you can see the bottom of the pot, the paste is finished.
9. 9
   Take the pot off the heat and pour it into a tray.
10. 10
    Once it has slightly cooled, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until it hardens.
11. 11
    Remove from the tray and cut it into bite-sized pieces, and enjoy.