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Grass Jelly Recipe using Grass Jelly Powder

Making grass jelly from grass jelly powder is a convenient and efficient way to enjoy this traditional treat. Here's a simple recipe to create your own grass jelly at home using grass jelly powder. Use it as a topping and in drinks and desserts.
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Course: beverages, Condiment, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
Keyword: grass jelly
Prep Time: 2 minutes
4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 65kcal

Equipment

  • 1 pot
  • 1 pan heat safe pan or mold to set the grass jelly

Ingredients

  • 1 packet 25g grass jelly powder
  • 600 ml water
  • 50 g sugar adjust to taste for desired sweetness

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring 500ml of water to a boil.
    600 ml water
  • In a separate bowl, dissolve the grass jelly powder in 100ml of cold water.
    1 packet
  • Once the water in the saucepan is boiling, add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
    50 g sugar
  • Slowly pour the dissolved grass jelly powder into the boiling water, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
  • Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the liquid has thickened to a jelly-like consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • Transfer the mixture to a mold or container, allowing it to cool to room temperature.
  • Once cooled, refrigerate the grass jelly until it is completely set and firm. This usually takes about 3-4 hours.
  • Once set, cut the grass jelly into cubes or desired shapes and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grass Jelly Recipe using Grass Jelly Powder
Amount per Serving
Calories
65
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.003
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.003
g
Sodium
 
10
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
5
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
0.03
g
0
%
Vitamin A
 
6
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
11
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.