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Guava-Jello-Kanten

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Guava Jello Kanten

Kanten is a Japanese gelatin dessert, traditionally made from agar agar. Gelatin works just fine and the outcome is identical. I was first served this Guava Jello Kanten version at a Hawaiian luau. The addition of the Guava juice went well with the theme of the menu.
Posted By: Deirdre K Todd
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Refrigerate (Overnight or): 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 10 Servings.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (6 oz.) box orange jello
  • 4 ( .25oz.) env. unflavored gelatin
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3 c. boiling water
  • 1 c. cold water
  • 1 (12 oz.) can frozen guava or passion fruit nectar, thawed

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl; combine jello, unflavored gelatin and sugar.
  • Blend well until no lumps remain.
  • Add boiling water and mix well In a separate bowl; combine cold water and guava nectar; stirring to blend well.
  • Stir in gelatin mixture.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Transfer into 9x13-inch pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

How To Serve:

  • For service: Cut into desired shapes.
  • Serves 10-12.
Keyword kanten, Japanese gelatin dessert, agar agar, hawaiian luau, guava juice, guava jello kanten
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