Japanese crystal candy

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Japanese crystal candy. Get inspired and try out new things.
462 people searched this
·
Last updated 1mo
someone is holding something in their hand on the table

This kohakutou recipe teaches you how to make popular Japanese crystal candies with agar agar powder, water, and sugar. You can also substitute water with juice, tea, coffee, or alcohol to make your homemade kohahutou candies colorful and flavorful.

46
a glass bowl filled with gummy bears on top of a table

Kohakuto (or Kohakutou) is a traditional Japanese candy (wagashi) that has a firm jelly texture on the inside and a crunchy shell on the outside. It can be enjoyed with your favorite cup of Japanese tea, and is often served as part of a tea ceremony. This recipe comes from our friend Gabriela Sorgenfrey (Instagram). Se

1.1k
there are many different colored gummy bears in the tray on the counter top,

Jen Dao on Instagram: "I think it’s crystal clear, this candy is a gem! 💎🍬 Fun fact: “Kohakutou” translates to “amber sugar” in Japanese, inspired by its resemblance to precious gemstones like amber. 🔗Full recipe: on @YouTube & jenhdao.com/crystal-gummies Ingredients: 5 tsp agar agar powder 1 3/4 c cold water 3 c sugar food color 1 tsp Avocado oil 1 tsp extract of choice #crystal #candy #kohakutou #gem #crystals #sweets #JapaneseFood"

2
many different colored glass pieces on a white counter top next to a pair of scissors

Firm jelly inside, crunchy shell outside. Kohakutou is a traditional Japanese confection (Wagashi). You just need only 4 ingredients!

250
colorful rocks and crystals on a plate with the words koharutou crystal candy

Dakota Ovdan | Vegan Recipes on Instagram: "Crunchy on the outside and jelly in the center kohakutou is a unique and satisfying candy yet surprisingly simple to make! Have you’ve heard of this crystal candy? Follow @dakotaovdan for more interesting recipes. Kohakutou (Japanese Crystal Candy) Recipe Ingredients: * 2 cups water * 14g agar agar powder (1 tbsp + 2 tsp) * 3 2/3 cups sugar * 1/4 tsp candy flavoring or mint extract or 1/4-1 tsp of natural fruit extract * Liquid food coloring…

74
a person is holding two pieces of plastic with the words crunch test on it and an image of a pink flower

Crystal Hart / Star's Candy Factory on Instagram: "Definitely this candy is a game changer! I love that this old fashioned traditional Japanese candy came back to our day! Did you guys know it’s made out of some seaweed too? So cool right?! The agar agar is a seaweed plant and that’s what gives it the jellyness! You don’t taste anything from it, but it definitely gives you lots of seaweed plant vitamins! You guys remember those science class Petri dishes from school, well this is it’s cool…

6

Related interests

Japanese crystal candy and more

Explore related boards