Creamy Kanten
The main ingredient in this unique dessert is agar, which is a type of seaweed flake used as an alternative to gelatin, among other things. It's very popular in Japan and in this dish tastes a bit like creamy strawberry pudding.
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple juice (or other juice)
- 2 heaping tablespoons agar (sea vegetable flakes; available in specialty and gourmet shops)
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- Mint leaves
Preparation
Level: Easy
Servings: 4
Cook Time:
Ready In:
Put apple juice and agar in a pot and let sit for 7-10 minutes (let the agar become soft).
Bring to a boil and cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
Put strawberries in a casserole dish and pour hot liquid on top. Put into the refrigerator for one or more hours until firm.
For a creamy consistency, puree in a food processor or blender.
Garnish with mint leaves.
