Editor’s note: The theme of Gohan Lab is to help people make simple, tasty “gohan” (meals). Our sweet of the week is mitsumame, a Japanese dessert featuring agar (kanten) jelly. You’ll find its silky ...

Until recently, I was an agar-agar novice. I didn't grow up eating gelatin desserts like many of my friends, and I never really liked things with a jiggly consistency on those few rare occasions I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Would you consume a jade if you could? This emerald green jelly looks just like an 'Imperial Jade', also known as Fei Cui! Find ...

This is where the two really diverge, and where many home cooks go wrong when they try to substitute one for the other. Gelatine in low ratios makes a soft gel, and in higher ratios makes a stretchy, ...

This panna cotta is vegan-friendly and uses agar agar as a substitute to gelatine. To ensure proper gelling, the coconut ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A dish and spoonful of agar powder next to a cup of agar jelly - New Africa/Shutterstock For vegans looking for a replacement that ...