Best Cinnamon Kanten Japanese Dessert Recipes

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CINNAMON KANTEN (JAPANESE DESSERT)



CINNAMON KANTEN (JAPANESE DESSERT) image

Japanese kanten is a regular staple on our New Years Menu. It comes in several different flavors. It is almost like jello and has a few health benefit to boot!

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 stick white (shiro) or red (aka) kanten (agar-agar)
4 c water
1 c sugar
pinch of salt
1/4 tsp msg, optional
2 to 3 drops of cinnamon
few drops of red or green food coloring

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.

STRAWBERRY KANTEN (JAPANESE DESSERT)



STRAWBERRY KANTEN (JAPANESE DESSERT) image

Kanten is a japanese dessert that is somewhat likened to Jell-O. It is made with agar-agar, a gelatinous substance that comes from several species of dried seaweeds. It also has some health benefits, such as regulating the digestive system and aid in weight control. It is tasteless and comes in several forms such as bars,...

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 qt apple juice
1/4 c agar flakes
1 pt berries, your choice
2 Tbsp maple syrup (optional)

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.

ORANGE KANTEN (JAPANESE DESSERT)



ORANGE KANTEN (JAPANESE DESSERT) image

This japanese dessert is made with the powdered agar-agar. Kanten is a regular dessert on the New Years Menu and is delicious and healthy.

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tsp kanten (agar-agar) powder
1 1/4 c water
3 Tbsp sugar
1 1/4 c orange juice
1 orange, peeled and sectioned

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.

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