TRADITIONAL JAPANESE RECIPE: Kurikinton ( 栗金団 ) literary means Chestnut Gold Mash, which symbolizes economic fortune and wealth and it’s important part of the New Year meal to bring good luck and prosperity for the new year.
If you make Kurikinton, please use Japanese Sweet Potatoes called Satsumaimo ( さつまいも ). Japanese Sweet Potatoes have bright yellow color and they are sweeter than regular Sweet Potatoes.
Traditionally Japanese People put dried gardenia pods ( kuchinashi no mi, くちなしの実 ) while simmering the sweet potatoes. The gardenia pods give a bright yellow color and they are used to naturally color other food such as takuan radish pickles and noodles. T
he yellow color in the photos is purely from the Japanese sweet potatoes. If you have never had Kurikinton, you might be surprised how sweet it is considering that it is not a dessert dish.
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Time: 50 Minutes |
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Serves: 4 People |
Ingredients:
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Directions:
01 - Wash and peel the Sweet Potatoes.
02 - Slice the Sweet Potatoes and boil them for about 15-20 minutes, or until the skewer goes through smoothly.
03 - When ready, drain them and mash them with a potato masher.
04 - Add Sugar, Salt, and Syrup to the mash and mix well until very smooth.
05 - Place the mash on the stove and cook over low heat, stirring constantly.
06 - Add some Mirin now if you want to add more sweetness.
07 - Add the Chestnuts and cook for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
08 - Remove Kuri Kinton into an airtight container and let it cool.
09 - Serve at room temperature.
Notes:
- If you don't have a potato masher, you can mash the boiled Sweet Potatoes through the strainer/sieve with a spatula to remove fiber and lumps.
- Kuri Kinton can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- To make into Chestnut-Shaped Balls, place a heaped tablespoon into the centre of a large square of plastic wrap. Bring the edges of the wrap together and twist together at the top, to create a Chestnut Shape. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.
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