[Kiwi Agar Jelly] This is the perfect summer snack!

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1. Peel the kiwis, remove the stems, put them in a plastic bag, and mash them.

2. Put A in a pot and heat it. Once the agar has dissolved, add the sugar and dissolve it.

3. Turn off the heat, add the kiwi, pour into a mold, and let it set.

4. Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve in a bowl.

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Kiwi Agar Jelly

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Today, it's been a while since I've made a snack.

When it comes to summer snacks,
agar is the way to go!!

Since I was a child, when I thought of summer snacks,
it was always agar jelly made with canned mandarin oranges, syrup and all.

We would cut up the jelly set in a large tray,
and I would always want the piece with the most oranges,
so I would hold my breath and stare intently at where it was being cut.

While jelly melts away with the temperature of your mouth,
agar has a texture that crumbles in your mouth,
which is also incredibly refreshing and nice.

Kiwi agar jelly is a classic snack
that we have been making in our home for a long time.

The tart taste of the kiwi fruit
is truly delicious when it's hot outside.

No, no, it's not just delicious

Agar is made from seaweed, has almost zero calories, and is rich in dietary fiber.
Kiwi fruit is rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C.

It's a super healthy combination.

And what's more!!

Actually,
because kiwi fruit contains proteolytic enzymes,
it cannot be set with gelatin.

That's why kiwi and agar are a match made in heaven.
Doesn't that make your heart flutter a little?

Come on, you're starting to want to make it now, aren't you?

Since some people may have never made agar before,
I'll explain a little.

For agar powder, add it to the water and heat it while stirring.
Don't add it after the water is already boiling.

Also, a key tip is to make sure it boils thoroughly to dissolve.
Agar won't dissolve unless it reaches at least 90 degrees Celsius.

If you follow these two rules, your agar will definitely set.

When you add the kiwi, it will float to the top,
and if you pour it into a mold and let it set like that,
you'll end up with some agar without kiwi and some parts packed with kiwi,
but I think that's fine too.
It feels like a bonus to enjoy two different textures.

After that, just cut it into your preferred size.

On a hot summer afternoon,
taking the time to eat a snack like this
is absolutely wonderful.

Please, definitely give it a try.

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Read these too↓↓↓
■　The story of my trip to Chino, Nagano, to see how stick agar is made

■　"Gin Nikan" (by Kaoru Takada): A story about an agar wholesaler

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