International
Global Food 101 - Yokan
Sunday, December 16th, 2007I thought it might be fun to add a series of posts about various international foods and snacks, and I’m starting today with Yokan. If you’ve ever hoped to find a snack that is occasionally mistaken for explosive C4 during airline baggage checks, look no further.
Yokan is doesn’t sound terribly appetizing when you hear it described. It’s a thick, jellied dessert made from bean paste, some form of sugar, and a variety of other ingredients, depending on the flavor. You can get Mini Yokan Neri, Mini Yokan Ogura, Yokan (Dainagon Shiro), and Yokan (Dainagon Kuro) at Asian Food Grocer by clicking here.
They’re fairly cheap (you can get one of each for less than $20), so it’s easy to get a few and experiment with which ones you like best. I highly recommend Yokan as a fun treat at a regular get-together or party. Group candy exploration is always more fun than group use of treadmills or group algebra.
Also, if you were wondering how to eat it, Yokan is typically eaten in slices and it’s occasionally served cold.
