Kohakutou - Japanese Crystal Candy
  1. Dissolve agar agar powder in water and bring to a simmer and stirring til dissolved.

  2. Add in sugar, stir until dissolved and then mix in your desired flavouring.

  3. Simmer (small bubbles) for about 5 minutes until it thickens into a syrupy texture.

  4. Pour into a square or rectangular heat resistant container (or into candy molds) and let cool for 5-10 minutes.

  5. Skim off any microfoam on top.

  6. Add food coloring into whatever design or color scheme you like.

  7. Cool in fridge for 2-3 hours until completely set.

  8. Remove from the container and use a knife to cut into whatever shapes you like.

  9. Pile up any cuttings to form unique clusters.

  10. Place on parchment paper and let dry on the counter for 4-7 days.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍬Candy

Cuisine🇯🇵Japanese

Occasions🎉Celebration🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m

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