Kohakutou Crystal Gummy Candy
Kohakutou is a Japanese candy made from Agar Agar. It is made by pouring flavored jelly into a dish and allowing it to set before cutting or tearing into crystal shapes. The candy develops a crunchy outer crust after a few days but remains delightfully chewy inside.
Ingredients
- 12 grams agar agar ((telephone brand))
- 14 ounces cool water
- 24 ounces sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon candy flavoring
- 1/8 teaspoon citric acid (optional - adds a tart flavor )
- 3 drops liquid food coloring (I used Americolor airbrush color)
Directions
- 1
Place cool water into a medium-sized saucepan
- 2
Sprinkle agar agar powder over the water and let it absorb for 5 minutes
- 3
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring constantly with a spatula
- 4
Sprinkle in your sugar and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes
- 5
Remove from the heat and add in candy flavoring and citric acid
- 6
Pour the mixture into a heatproof, glass dish that has been lightly oiled to prevent sticking
- 7
Add a few drops of liquid food coloring on top and swirl with a toothpick. You can blend fully or leave it streaked
- 8
Place the container into the fridge for 2-3 hours until set
- 9
Remove the set gummy from the container and cut into crystal shapes using a sharp knife
- 10
Place the crystal gummies onto a parchment covered cookie sheet and let dry at room temperature for 2-3 days until a hard crust forms on the outside