4-Ingredient Edible Gemstones (Kohakutou Crystal Gummy Candies) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Firm jelly inside, crunchy shell outside. Kohakutou is a traditional Japanese confection (Wagashi).

You just need only 4 ingredients!

You can use your favorite colors to make your own favorite gemstones. Easy yet Fun! It is one of summer vacation free research project ideas in Japan 💎

It takes about a week to dry to create the crunchy shell. At this point, the sweetness becomes very mild and delicious 😋 

You can use fruit juice if you want to make it in a different flavor! Have fun 👍

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4-Ingredient Edible Gemstones (Kohakutou Crystal Gummy Candies)

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 1 week

Number of servings: candies on 1 baking sheet

Ingredients:

300g (10.6oz.) granulated sugar

4g (2 tsp.) Kanten powder (agar-agar powder)

your favorite food colorings

200ml water

Directions:

1. Dilute your favorite food colorings with water.

2. Mix water and Kanten powder (agar-agar powder) very well in a pot. Put on medium. When the agar-agar powder melts, add granulated sugar and turn down to low. Simmer for 10 minutes until it bubbles and the liquid hangs down when you lift the spatula.

3. Pour it into any heat resistant container is okay. Color it in the way you like. Put it in the fridge for an hour to harden.

4. Tear it by hand, place the candy pieces on a parchment paper and let dry for a week until they develop white and crunchy outer shells.

*You can store the candies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 weeks.

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/08/Kohakutou.html

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Indoor Camping in Amagi Kogen, Izu & Atami Trick Art Museum | Summer Vacation

This summer, we've been to Amagi Kogen 🗻 It is an Onsen (hot spring) resort located at an altitude of 1000m. The view of “Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay / Sagami Bay” from here is spectacular! There is no obstruction around 360 degrees and it is a great place to see the “starry sky". Many activities for the whole family, from children to the elderly!

- Star Field

- Kids Playground

- Adventure Playground

- Dog Park

- Tennis

- Table Tennis

- Golf

- Bouldering

etc...

IT is AN AMAZING PLACE TO AVOID CROWDS AND RELAX!

https://www.harvestclub.com/Un/Hotel/Am/index.html

Atami Trick Art Museum in this video is a FUN place as well 😉 Don't miss it❣️ https://youtu.be/BKg9NY6x97k

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How to Make 2-Layer Mizu-Yokan (Matcha and Azuki Bean Jelly) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Mizu-Yokan (Soft Azuki Bean Jelly) is a typical Japanese summer treat. Cold, smooth and refreshing! The recipe is EASY but to make it into 2 layers, you want to pour in the second layer just before the first layer hardens.

Kids say it looks like Minecraft. LOL

2-Layer Mizu-Yokan (Matcha and Azuki Bean Jelly)

Basic Mizu-Yokan Recipe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlqvMeIki4Y

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2-Layer Mizu-Yokan (Matcha and Azuki Bean Jelly)

Difficulty: EASY

Time: 20min + 2hrs cooling time

Number of Servings: 8 servings

Necessary Equipment:

18cm (7inch) square cake pan

Ingredients:

((Soft Azuki Bean Jelly))

400g (14oz.) Koshi-an (sweet Azuki red bean paste without skins)

300ml water

4g (2 tsp.) Kanten powder (agar-agar powder)

a pinch of salt

((Matcha Jelly))

1 tbsp. Matcha green tea powder

2g (1 tsp.) Kanten powder (agar-agar powder)

2 tbsp. granulated sugar

250ml water

Directions:

1. Mix water and Kanten powder (agar-agar powder) very well in a pot. Bring to a boil and boil on low for 2 minutes. *or use as directed on its package

2. Stop the heat, add Koshi-an and mix well. Add a pinch of salt to taste and mix well.

3. Pour it into a square cake pan (or any container). Then immediately start making Matcha jelly.

4. In a bowl, put Kanten powder (agar-agar powder), granulated sugar, and sift in Matcha powder. Then mix well with a spoon. Put in a pot, add water, and mix well. Bring to a boil and boil on low for 2 minutes.

5. When the skin forms (before it gets firm) pour in the Matcha jelly liquid. Leave to cool and firm at the room temperature (do not move too soon or layers will be mixed). Then put in the fridge to cool for about 2 hours.

↓レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/08/2-Layer-Mizu-Yokan.html

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