Kohakutou Crystal Gummy Candy Recipes

KOHAKUTOU CRYSTAL GUMMY CANDY

Steps:

• Place cool water into a medium-sized saucepan
• Sprinkle agar agar powder over the water and let it absorb for 5 minutes
• Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring constantly with a spatula
• Sprinkle in your sugar and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes
• Remove from the heat and add in candy flavoring and citric acid
• Pour the mixture into a heatproof, glass dish that has been lightly oiled to prevent sticking
• Add a few drops of liquid food coloring on top and swirl with a toothpick. You can blend fully or leave it streaked
• Place the container into the fridge for 2-3 hours until set
• Remove the set gummy from the container and cut into crystal shapes using a sharp knife
• 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

KOHAKUTOU RECIPE - JAPANESE CRYSTAL CANDY

Steps:

• Gather all your equipment and ingredients. Lightly oil the pans to prevent sticking later.
• Add agar-agar and water to a saucepan. Stir with spatula to combine, then let it sit for 5 minutes.
• Turn on the heat and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly to prevent any burning. Boil for about 3 minutes. Make sure the agar-agar is fully dissolved.
• Add sugar into the mixture and boil for another 2-3 minutes while stirring constantly still to prevent any burning. Make sure the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture has thickened. Turn off the heat.
• Pour the mixture into heatproof pans equally, with each pan taking on 1 flavor and color combination. Add desired flavoring and coloring to each pan. You can play around with the designs by swirling or stirring to combine multiple colors.
• Place the pans into the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until they are set.
• Once set, take the pans out from the refrigerator and remove the Kohakutou from the pans onto a working space. Use a sharp paring knife to cut and shape the candies to your liking. If the knife gets too sticky, rinse before continuing.
• Transfer cut pieces to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it sit at room temperature for at least 12 hours to form a hardened outer crust. Recommended to leave it for 2-3 days for best results!