Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
100 ml

Calpico concentrate

Undiluted

160 ml

Water

2 g

Kanten powder

1 unit

Black food coloring

1 unit

Blue food coloring

200 ml

Grape juice

Step 1
~4 min

Prepare half-round silicone chocolate molds or small sake cups.

Step 2
~4 min

Prepare two different sized small round objects for cutouts.

Step 3
~4 min

Combine water, Calpico concentrate, and powdered kanten in a small pan.

Step 4
~4 min

Heat through while mixing slowly until almost boiling.

Step 5
~4 min

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute to dissolve the kanten.

Step 6
~4 min

Take 40 ml of the jelly liquid out of the pan and divide into two 20 ml portions.

Step 7
~4 min

Keep remaining jelly liquid in a hot water bath to prevent solidification.

Step 8
~4 min

Prepare two small flat plates.

Step 9
~4 min

Add black food coloring to one plate and blue (or another color) food coloring to the other.

Step 10
~4 min

Add 20 ml of reserved jelly liquid to each plate and mix rapidly.

Step 11
~4 min

Chill the colored jelly plates, uncovered, in the refrigerator for about 3 minutes.

Step 12
~4 min

Cut out iris and pupil parts using the different sized cutouts (black for pupil, colored for iris).

Step 13
~4 min

Place black circles in the bottom of the molds and press down lightly.

Step 14
~4 min

Add colored circles on top and press lightly to secure.

Step 15
~4 min

Add a small amount of white jelly liquid to each mold and wait 3 minutes.

Step 16
~4 min

Add the rest of the white Calpico jelly liquid.

Step 17
~4 min

Chill and firm up the jellies in the refrigerator.

Step 18
~4 min

Pour grape juice into small tasting glasses.

Step 19
~4 min

Float an eyeball jelly on top of each glass.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use different food coloring to create variations of eyeball colors.

Ensure the kanten is fully dissolved to prevent a grainy texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled.

Garnish with edible glitter.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Serve with Halloween-themed snacks.

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Popular in Japan and other Asian countries.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Halloween

Occasion Tags

Halloween party
Kids party

Popularity Score

75/100

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