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Dragon Fruit Jellies with Agar Agar


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  • Author: Shannon Lim
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Vibrant, gelatin-free jellies made with dragon fruit and agar agar. A refreshing and naturally sweet vegan dessert.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 6 cups (1.5 L) Water
  • 2 tbsp (15 g) Agar Agar Powder or 20g Agar Agar Strips
  • 7 oz (200 g) Raw Honey (or sweetener of choice)
  • 1 cups (237 ml) Dragon Fruit puree
  • 3 Pandan Leaves - tied into a knot (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Add agar agar powder with 1 cup (250ml) water in a medium pot, stir well until well mixed. Add the remaining water and pandan leaves and bring to a boil. Ensure the powder has fully dissolved. Turn off the heat and remove the pandan leaves.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  3. Pour into a mold or a 20cm x 20cm tray. Once cooled, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. To release from the mold, use a butter knife to run around the edges and gently squeeze the mold to release the agar agar. For the agar in containers, use a butter knife to cut into square or rectangular shapes.

Notes

  • For a smoother jelly, strain the dragon fruit puree before adding it to the agar agar mixture.
  • Adjust the amount of honey to your preferred sweetness level. Maple syrup or agave nectar can be substituted.
  • Store the jellies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Southeast Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 10
  • Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 1