Original Beloved-Cat-Motif Kumiame (Layered Rock Candy)

Warm and knead the candy dough, add coloring and flavoring, then shape the cat parts (face, ears, patterns, etc.) and assemble them together.

Stretch the assembled candy block evenly into a long, thin rope, then quickly cut it with a knife before it cools.

Check that the cute cat design appears clearly on the cross-section, then let it cool to finish.