練ねり羊よう羹かん

noun

neri yōkan; firm adzuki-bean jelly

A type of Japanese confection made from adzuki bean paste, sugar, and agar, kneaded into a firm, smooth jelly. Contrasts with mizu yōkan, which has a higher water content and softer texture.

See also: 羊羹

• お茶ちゃ請うけに練ねり羊よう羹かんを出だした。

  I served neri yōkan with the tea.

• 練ねり羊よう羹かんは水みず羊よう羹かんより日ひ持もちがする。

  Neri yōkan keeps longer than mizu yōkan.