Blood Orange Pearls

• 2 cups of blood orange juice or grapefruit juice, strained 
• 2 tsp agar-agar powder 
• 1-2 tbsp sugar, as required 
• 3 cups neutral flavour oil like peanut or vegetable

1. Put oil in a small bowl or flask and refrigerate until cold. 
2. Combine the other ingredients, mixing thoroughly. 
3. Using a dropper, drop small drops into the cold oil. The drops will turn into miniature balls or spheres and will set. 
4. After a couple of minutes, check one of the balls to be sure they are set. When set, scoop out the balls with a strainer onto a paper towel, then rinse in cold water to remove the oil. 
5. Place in a container and refrigerate immediately.