Orange Kanten Japanese Dessert Recipes

ORANGE KANTEN (JAPANESE DESSERT)

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and kanten powder on medium-heat and bring to a boil to dissolve the powder, stirring well.
• 2. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, add in the sugar and turn off the heat.
• 3. Add in the orange juice and stir well.
• 4. Place orange slices in individual jelly molds or glass bowls and pour the jelly mixture over the orange slices.
• 5. Refrigerate until set.

STRAWBERRY KANTEN (JAPANESE DESSERT)

Steps:

• 1. In a saucepan, combine the agar flakes and one pint of apple juice, allow the agar flakes to soak for 10 to 15 minutes.
• 2. Wash the berries.
• 3. Puree the berries with the remaining apple juice and maple syrup. Set aside.
• 4. Bring the agar-apple juice mixture to a boil then turn down heat and simmer, stirring frequently until all agar is dissolved.
• 5. Allow the juice mixture to cool slightly and then pour it into the blender with the pureed berries. Blend just enough to combine.
• 6. Pour contents of blender into a medium-sized glass baking dish or a mold or individual parfait cups and allow to cool in the refrigerator until the kanten sets up.

CINNAMON KANTEN (JAPANESE DESSERT)

Steps:

• 1. Wash the kanten sticks and soak in water for half an hour.
• 2. Bring to a boil and cook until kanten is dissolved completely.
• 3. Add sugar, salt, msg and continue cooking
• 4. When sugar is dissolved, add flavoring and coloring.
• 5. Remove from heat and strain into a mold or ramekins cups or your choice of a receptacle. Refrigerate.