Kuri Kinton
Kuri Kinton is a traditional Japanese dessert, often served during New Year's celebrations. It's a sweet paste made from chestnuts and sweet potatoes, with a beautiful golden color.
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Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt - A pinch
- Mirin - 2 tablespoons
- Sugar - 150 grams
- Sweet potatoes - 150 grams, peeled and chopped
- Chestnuts - 200 grams, peeled and boiled
Let's Get Started
- Boil the chestnuts until they are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
- In a separate pot, boil the sweet potatoes until they are soft.
- Drain the chestnuts and sweet potatoes and mash them together in a bowl.
- In a pot, combine the sugar, mirin, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the mashed chestnuts and sweet potatoes to the pot and stir well to combine.
- Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a paste.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the paste cool.
- Serve the Kuri Kinton chilled or at room temperature.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 1g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Sugar: 30g
