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RCI-BR.001.0008.001

Anko

During winter season, you can see various kinds of steamed buns at every convenience store in Japan. This is known as a kind of Dim Sum in America and Europe. Japanese style buns are bigger. It is good for snacks.

vegetarian
Prep10 min
Cook45 min
Total55 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner

Ingredients

  • package active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
    oz
  • 1 teaspoon
  • lukewarm water (40-45°C)
    1 cup
  • all-purpose flour (reserve 1 tablespoon if mixing by hand)
    3 cups

Method

1
Measure out the desired amount of granulated sugar into a clean, dry tall glass. A standard serving typically uses 2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar.
1 minutes
2
Add a small amount of warm water (about 2 tablespoons) to the sugar in the glass. Stir vigorously until the sugar is fully dissolved and a clear syrup forms.
2 minutes
3
Fill the tall glass with chilled still or sparkling water, pouring slowly to preserve carbonation if using sparkling water. Leave about an inch of space at the top.
1 minutes
4
Gently stir the mixture from the bottom upward to evenly distribute the dissolved sugar syrup throughout the drink. Be careful not to over-stir if using sparkling water.
1 minutes
5
Add ice cubes to the glass if a chilled serving temperature is desired. Fill to just below the rim of the glass.
1 minutes
6
Taste the beverage and adjust sweetness as needed by adding a small additional pinch of granulated sugar and stirring gently to incorporate.
1 minutes
7
Serve immediately in the tall glass, optionally garnished with a thin lemon slice on the rim for a subtle citrus aroma.