CINNAMON KANTEN (JAPANESE DESSERT)

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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.

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