Yōkan is a wagashi, or Japanese confection, made of red bean paste, agar, and sugar. It is usually sold in a block form, and eaten in slices. There are two main types: neri yōkan and mizu yōkan. "Mizu" means "water", and indicates that it is made with more water than usual. Mizu yōkan is often chilled and eaten in the summer.
Yōkan
Japanese (Romanized)
Japanese confection of firm red bean paste
Characteristic of:
Buddhist cuisine
Also known as:
Wikidata ID:
Q559408
Wikipedia title:
Yōkan
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