Attempting Japanese Candy Sculpting, Amezaiku, Challenge Shizuka

Book on: Amezaiku (candy craftsmanship) appeared in Japan as early as the 8th century in Kyoto. Like ramen, it was an import from China, but evolved into an art that is uniquely Japanese. Made with precise attention to detail and speedy hands, amezaiku is a refined Japanese craft. With only 23 minutes to shape these tiny sugar sculptures before they harden, we challenged Shizuka with the task of making her very own amezaiku work of art. But what is amezaiku The Japanese candy art is made of a sugar starch mixture that is heated until malleable, kneaded, and shaped into a ball. Then, its ready to be snipped and clipped into various shapes, often taking on animal forms like goldfish, cats, and birds. After it hardens, the ame (candy) can be painted with edible dyes, and sometimes the result resembles stained glass. Have a foodie challenge for Shizuka Leave them in the comments below and subscribe for more Challenge Sh