Description
Kanten jelly recipe lovers appreciate how simple, light, and refreshing this classic Japanese dessert can be. Made with agar agar instead of gelatin, kanten jelly sets quickly, holds its shape at room temperature, and delivers a clean, delicate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water, fruit juice, or brewed tea
- 1 teaspoon agar agar powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or honey, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh fruit, finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- Add the liquid to a small saucepan and sprinkle the agar agar powder evenly over the surface.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat slightly.
- Simmer for 2 full minutes while stirring to fully dissolve the agar.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until completely dissolved.
- Carefully pour the mixture into molds or a shallow glass dish.
- Add fruit evenly if using, gently pressing pieces below the surface.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until fully set.
Notes
For a softer jelly, reduce the agar agar to 3/4 teaspoon. Use green tea or jasmine tea for a traditional Japanese flavor. Coconut water creates a refreshing summer version. Pour into silicone molds for decorative shapes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: kanten jelly, agar agar, Japanese dessert, vegan jelly, fruit jelly