Grass Jelly Ingredients
Grass jelly, also known as leaf jelly, is a popular dessert in various Asian countries. It is made from the leaves of the mesona chinensis plant and is often served with syrup or fruits.
Ingredients
- 1 packet of grass jelly powder
- 4 cups of water
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Syrup or fruits for serving
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a pot.
- Slowly add the grass jelly powder to the boiling water while stirring continuously.
- Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
- Pour the grass jelly mixture into a square or rectangular mold and let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate the grass jelly until it sets, then cut it into cubes.
- Serve the grass jelly with syrup or fruits, and add ice cubes if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 50 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Protein
- 0g
Supplies
Pot Mold
Tools
Spoon Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the grass jelly with a drizzle of coconut milk for a creamy twist.
Tips & tricks
For a refreshing treat, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the grass jelly dessert.
Cost
$5