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Orange-Jello-Kanten

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Orange Jello Kanten

Kanten is a Japanese gelatin dessert, traditionally made from agar agar. Gelatin works just fine and the outcome is identical. A great variation of the standard plain kanten, the orange wedges and sherbet make this a very popular recipe.
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 12 Servings.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (.25 oz.) pkts. unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges
  • Syrup from mandarin oranges
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 3 TB sugar
  • 2 (3 o.) pkg. orange jello
  • 1 pint orange sherbet

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl; dissolve gelatin in ¼ cup of water. Reserve.
  • In a mixing bowl; combine boiling water with sugar, orange jello and syrup from mandarin oranges.
  • Stir in gelatin mixture. Stir in sherbet; stirring until completely melted.
  • Add oranges.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

How To Serve:

  • If using a mold, for service: unmold just before serving.
  • Serves 10-12.
Keyword kanten, japanese gelatin dessert, agar agar, orange wedges, sherbet, popular recipe
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