Coconut Jelly Delight

Ingredients

This adaptation of the Vietnamese Rau câu incorporates the flavors and ingredients commonly found in Asian cuisine. The original recipe often uses flavors like coffee or pandan, but for this Asian version, we focus on the delicate pandan flavor to enhance the overall taste. Additionally, the presentation is elevated with the addition of palm sugar syrup and tropical fruits, which are commonly used in Asian desserts. We alse have the original recipe for Rau câu, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (470ml) coconut milk 2 cups (470ml) coconut milk
• 1 cup (235ml) water 1 cup (235ml) water
• 1/2 cup (100g) sugar 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
• 1 teaspoon agar-agar powder 1 teaspoon agar-agar powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pandan extract 1/2 teaspoon pandan extract
• Palm sugar syrup, for drizzling Palm sugar syrup, for drizzling
• Fresh tropical fruits, for garnish Fresh tropical fruits, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 18g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 18g, 15g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, sugar, agar-agar powder, and pandan extract. Stir well to dissolve the sugar and agar-agar powder.
2. 2.
   Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
3. 3.
   Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, continuing to stir.
4. 4.
   Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
5. 5.
   Pour the mixture into individual molds or a large mold, depending on your preference.
6. 6.
   Allow the jelly to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
7. 7.
   To serve, drizzle the palm sugar syrup over the jelly and garnish with fresh tropical fruits.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Coconut milk — Make sure to use full-fat coconut milk for a rich and creamy texture.
• Agar-agar powder — Follow the instructions on the packaging for the correct ratio of agar-agar powder to liquid.

Tips & Tricks

• For a more vibrant color, you can add a few drops of green food coloring to the mixture.
• Experiment with different tropical fruits for a variety of flavors and textures.
• Serve the Coconut Jelly Bliss chilled for a refreshing experience.

Serving advice

Serve the Coconut Jelly Bliss chilled in individual bowls or molds for an elegant presentation. Drizzle the palm sugar syrup generously over the jelly and garnish with a variety of fresh tropical fruits.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can use decorative molds to create unique shapes for the jelly. Serve the Coconut Jelly Bliss on a bed of crushed ice for an extra touch of elegance.