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Amanattō Parfait Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of cooked red beans (amanattō)
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of corn syrup
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup of chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup of chopped dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup of chopped dried apricots
- 1/4 cup of chopped dried figs
- 1/4 cup of chopped dried cherries
- 1/4 cup of chopped dried blueberries
- 1/4 cup of chopped dried strawberries
- 1/4 cup of chopped dried mangoes

Special equipment needed:
- Parfait glasses or tall glasses
- Electric mixer
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, and honey. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.

2. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and turns golden brown.

3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

4. Add the chopped nuts and dried fruits to the caramel mixture and stir until well combined.

5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

6. In each parfait glass, layer the cooked red beans, caramel mixture, and whipped cream. Repeat the layers until the glass is full.

7. Garnish the top of each parfait with additional chopped nuts and dried fruits.

8. Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat for the caramel mixture
Serving size:
This recipe makes 4 servings.

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 580
Fat: 34g
Carbohydrates: 63g
Protein: 7g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 52g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of cooked beans instead of red beans.
- You can use any type of nuts and dried fruits that you prefer.

Variations:
- Instead of using whipped cream, you can use vanilla ice cream.
- You can add a layer of crushed graham crackers or cookies between the layers of beans and caramel mixture.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to stir the caramel mixture constantly to prevent it from burning.
- You can make the caramel mixture ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- You can also make the parfaits ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Storage instructions:
Store any leftover caramel mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Reheating instructions:
There is no need to reheat the caramel mixture for this recipe.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the parfaits in tall glasses and garnish with additional chopped nuts and dried fruits.

Garnishes:
Chopped nuts and dried fruits

Pairings:
This dessert pairs well with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
This dessert can be served as a standalone dish.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the caramel mixture becomes too thick, you can add a tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
- If the whipped cream becomes too runny, you can add a tablespoon of powdered sugar at a time until it stiffens.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to store any leftover parfaits in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.

Food history:
Amanattō is a traditional Japanese sweet made from cooked and sweetened beans. It is commonly used in desserts and snacks.

Flavor profiles:
This dessert has a sweet and nutty flavor with a hint of caramel.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the parfaits chilled.

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Region: Japanese

Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Nutty, Fruity