Traditional Japanese Hydrangea Sweets

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   ["Dissolve the food coloring with a small amount of water.", "In a heatproof bowl, add the kanten powder and water.", "Stir together and microwave it for 1 minute and 20 seconds.", "Once the mixture from Step 2 is well blended, add the sugar and continue mixing.", "Microwave again for 20 seconds.", "Strain through the kanten mixture using a tea strainer and pour it into 11 cm x 17 cm tray.", "Drop the food coloring in at the both edges of the tray and start spreading the color with a toothpick.", "Once the mixture from Step 5 cools down, chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.", "While the kanten mixture is solidifying, make the leaves and snail from""nerikiri"":", "Cut out the leave-shape from the green ""nerikiri.""

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.