Kohakutou (Crystal Candy)
Glistening jewel-like sugar candy with a crunchy outer shell and a soft, jelly-like center.
Ingredients
| 3 teaspoons | 15 ml | agar-agar powder |
| 2 cups (480ml) | water | |
| 2 1/2 cups (500g) | white sugar | |
| — | food coloring of choice | |
| a few drops | flavored extract, optional |
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil and dissolve agar-agar completely, stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add sugar and continue stirring over medium heat until fully dissolved.
- Add food coloring and optional flavoring.
- Pour into a lightly oiled silicone mold or shallow dish. Refrigerate overnight until firm.
- Remove from the mold and cut into irregular, gem-like shapes with a wet knife.
- Place on a wire rack lined with parchment and leave uncovered at room temperature for 3 to 5 days until a crunchy sugar crust forms. Do not cover during drying.