Description
Vibrant, gelatin-free jellies made with dragon fruit and agar agar. A refreshing and naturally sweet vegan dessert.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Pour into a mold or a 20cm x 20cm tray. Once cooled, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- 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