Mandarin Orange Meringue Gelatin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 stick uncolored agar-agar (about 10 grams)
2 c. water
2 egg whites (room temperature)
1 (11 oz.) can mandarins, drained
1 1/2 c. sugar
grated rind and juice of 1/2 lemon
1 c. sliced strawberries

Preparation

Tear agar-agar into tiny pieces.
Wash, drain, then soak in 2 cups water for 1 hour.
Cook in a saucepan over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
Begin stirring after liquid comes to a simmer.
Add sugar, continue cooking to reduce mixture by half.
Cool.