orange kanten (japanese dessert)

Name: ORANGE KANTEN (JAPANESE DESSERT)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon(s) kanten (agar-agar) powder; 1 1/4 cup(s) water; 3 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1 1/4 cup(s) orange juice; 1 - orange, peeled and sectioned

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Jo Anne Sugimoto

Kaneohe, HI

Updated on Dec 9, 2010

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.

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons kanten (agar-agar) powder
1 1/4 cups water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups orange juice
1 - orange, peeled and sectioned

How To Make orange kanten (japanese dessert)

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine water and kanten powder on medium-heat and bring to a boil to dissolve the powder, stirring well.

Step 2

Turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, add in the sugar and turn off the heat.
Step 3

Add in the orange juice and stir well.
Step 4

Place orange slices in individual jelly molds or glass bowls and pour the jelly mixture over the orange slices.
Step 5

Refrigerate until set.
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