Crystal Candy
HB-13525 · Hand-built original · Japanese
Clear agar jelly flavored and colored to taste, dried for days until each gem-like piece grows a crisp, crunchy crust around a tender center.
JapaneseDessert, Snack120 hr 31 minServes 4573 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal
Main ingredient: agar agar powder
Pairs well with: miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, edamame
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 1⅔ cups water
- 3 tsp agar agar powder
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp flavoring of choice
- 1 to 3 drops liquid food coloring, as desired
Method
- Lightly grease as many small containers as there are flavors planned, and have the flavoring and coloring open and ready, because the candy sets quickly once cooked.
- Sprinkle the agar agar over the water in a small pot, stir, and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Bring the agar mixture to a boil and boil for 3 minutes, then stir in the sugar, lower the heat, and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
- Divide the hot candy among the prepared containers, working quickly, and stir a share of the flavoring and a drop or two of coloring into each, swirling with a toothpick or skewer.
- Cover the containers and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, until the jelly is firm, then pop each slab out onto a cutting board in one piece.
- Cut the slabs into crystal-like shapes with a paring knife, beveling the edges, and chop any trimmings into small clusters.
- Lay the pieces on parchment-lined baking sheets in a cool, dry place for at least 5 to 7 days, turning them as needed, until a crust forms on every side.
Prep: 25 min · Cook: 6 min · Total: 7231 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
573 kcalCalories
0.1 gProtein
148.2 gCarbs
0.5 gFat
0 gSaturates
0 gFibre
0 gSugars
2 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
12 mgPotassium
4 mgCalcium
0.1 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data