Ogi Yokan Firm Red Bean Jelly

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Candy confections Easy

A dense, sliceable block of smooth red bean and sugar that forms a thin sugary crust on the outside. It is eaten in small slices with green tea. Makes 12 slices in about 2 hr 55 min.

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 2 hr 30 min

Total 2 hr 55 min

Yield 12 slices

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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2 ½ tsp (5 g)agar powder
1 cup (250 ml)water
14 oz (400 g)sweetened smooth red bean paste (koshian)
½ cup (100 g)sugar
1 pinch (1 g)salt

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Instructions

Line an 8 x 4 inch (20 x 10 cm) loaf pan with plastic wrap or rinse it with cold water.
Whisk the agar powder into the water in a small pot and let it soak 5 minutes.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring, and simmer 2 minutes until the agar is fully dissolved.
Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Stir in the bean paste a spoonful at a time until smooth.
Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and falls slowly from the spatula.
Pour into the pan, smooth the top and cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours, until firm, then slice into 12 pieces.

Tips

Use agar powder, not gelatin; gelatin would not give the firm texture.
Leave the slices uncovered at room temperature a few hours to form the thin sugary crust.
Strain through a sieve if the bean paste leaves lumps.
Good with green tea.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make ogi yokan firm red bean jelly?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 12 slices.

How should I store ogi yokan firm red bean jelly?

Wrap and refrigerate up to 1 week.

Can I make ogi yokan firm red bean jelly ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Ogi yokan is a firm red bean jelly from Ogi in Saga Prefecture, made from sugar, agar and red beans and cut into blocks. Serve it with green tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

114 Calories / serving

0.2g Fat

26.7g Carbs

1.9g Protein

21.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1368 cal · 2g fat · 320g carbs · 23g protein · 260g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.