Kohakutou Recipe
lakshman
A simple and elegant recipe for Kohakutou, the Japanese edible crystal candy, made with agar-agar, sugar, and your choice of colors and flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
2 days d
Total Time 2 days d 20 minutes mins
Course candy, desert
Cuisine Japanese
- 2 tsp agar-agar powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Food coloring (your choice of colors)
- Flavor extracts (e.g., vanilla, strawberry, or lemon)
Prepare the Agar Mixture :
Dry for Crystallization :
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Use natural food coloring for a more subtle, pastel look.
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Ensure the candy is completely dry before storing to prevent it from becoming sticky.
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Adjust the flavoring to suit your preference, but avoid overusing extracts as they can overpower the candy.
Keyword edible crystal candy, Japanese candy recipe, Kohakutou recipe