Japanese, Sweet Treat Vegetarian Gluten Free Lactose Free Nut Free, Shiroan (White Bean Paste)

Wagashi

Serves 8

Ingredients

Method

200 g Shiroan (White Bean Paste)
50 g Sugar
30 g Glutinous Rice Flour
40 ml Water
Food Coloring

Combine glutinous rice flour and water, then strain it through a fine sieve.

Cook the mixture over medium heat until thickened.

Add sugar and shiro-an and mix until well combined.

Divide the dough into portions and color each one with food coloring.

Shape the colored dough into flowers or other traditional wagashi shapes.