Grass jelly is a refreshing and nutritious dessert that is incredibly easy to eat. Do you know what grass jelly is made of? In fact, grass jelly is made from the leaves and stems of a plant called Mesona procumbens, which are dried and boiled to create the jelly.
Grass jelly can be enjoyed with coconut milk or added to various sweet soups. In today’s article, let’s learn how to easily prepare grass jelly powder at home!
1. How to Make Grass Jelly with Grass Jelly Powder
Preparation
15 minutes Cooking
30 minutes Servings
4 people
Ingredients for Grass Jelly with Grass Jelly Powder
- 1 packet of grass jelly powder
- 100g of sugar
Ingredients for grass jelly
Instructions for Grass Jelly with Grass Jelly Powder
In a bowl, combine 1 packet of grass jelly powder with 100g of sugar. Use a spoon to mix well, ensuring there are no lumps. This step is important to ensure a smooth grass jelly without clumps when cooking.
Mixing grass jelly powder with sugar
Pour approximately 800 ml of filtered water into a pot and place it on the stove. Cover the pot and turn on the heat to bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and slowly pour the grass jelly mixture into the pot, stirring continuously with a spoon or spatula.
Keep stirring until the mixture is completely dissolved and has thickened. Then, continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes before turning off the heat.
Cooking the grass jelly
Quickly pour the cooked grass jelly into clean bowls or glass containers, and let it cool down completely. Then, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours until the grass jelly sets. You can now enjoy your delicious grass jelly!
Grass jelly is best served cold, and you can pair it with shaved ice for a refreshing treat. There’s no need to add banana essence as the powder already contains flavoring.
Cooling and serving the grass jelly
Your grass jelly dessert is now ready to be enjoyed! It’s a perfect choice for a hot day and can be a delightful treat for the entire family. The chewy texture of the grass jelly, the creamy coconut milk, and the ice will surely be a hit. Get creative and serve it in different ways to impress your loved ones!
Grass jelly dessert made with grass jelly powder
2. How to Make Grass Jelly with Bà Bảy Grass Jelly Powder
Preparation
15 minutes Cooking
20 minutes Servings
2-3 people
Ingredients for Grass Jelly with Bà Bảy Grass Jelly Powder
- 1 packet of Bà Bảy grass jelly powder
- 800ml of boiling water
- 400ml of filtered water
- 200ml of coconut milk
- 100ml of condensed milk
- A pinch of salt
Instructions for Grass Jelly with Bà Bảy Grass Jelly Powder
In a bowl, combine the packet of Bà Bảy grass jelly powder with 200ml of water and mix well until fully dissolved.
Mixing the grass jelly powder
Pour 800ml of water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the grass jelly mixture and reduce the heat to low, stirring continuously until the grass jelly powder is completely dissolved.
Continue cooking until the mixture becomes slightly thick and clear, then turn off the heat and pour the grass jelly into a mold to cool down.
Cooking the grass jelly
In a pan, combine 3 tablespoons of rock sugar with 200ml of water and cook until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture turns a golden color. This is your syrup.
In a separate pot, combine 200ml of coconut milk, 100ml of condensed milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Then, turn off the heat.
Preparing the coconut milk mixture
Once the grass jelly has set, cut it into bite-sized pieces and serve it with the syrup and coconut milk. Grass jelly is best enjoyed cold, so feel free to add some ice cubes to your dessert!
The combination of chewy grass jelly, sweet syrup, and creamy coconut milk creates a delightful treat. It’s a simple yet impressive dessert that your family and friends will surely enjoy. So, why wait? Give it a try!
Delicious and attractive grass jelly dessert
3. How to Make Chia Seed Grass Jelly with Grass Jelly Powder
Preparation
15 minutes Cooking
15 minutes Servings
1-2 people
Ingredients for Chia Seed Grass Jelly
- 1 packet of grass jelly powder (includes grass jelly powder, chia seeds, and creamy powder)
- 1 liter of filtered water
- 150g of palm sugar, finely chopped
- A pinch of condensed milk
Ingredients for chia seed grass jelly
Instructions for Chia Seed Grass Jelly
In a pot, combine the packet of grass jelly powder with 1 liter of water and stir well to dissolve the powder. Let the mixture soak for about 5 minutes.
Mixing the grass jelly powder
In a separate bowl, combine the chia seeds with a small amount of filtered water and let them soak until they expand and become gelatinous.
Soaking the chia seeds
Place the pot with the grass jelly mixture on the stove and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens. Then, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for another 5 minutes before turning off the heat. Transfer the grass jelly to the refrigerator to cool.
Cooking the grass jelly
In a pan, combine the creamy powder, 150g of palm sugar, 400ml of filtered water, and a small amount of condensed milk. Stir well and cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
Preparing the creamy powder mixture
Cut the grass jelly into square pieces and place them in a bowl. Top with the creamy powder mixture and chia seeds, and your delicious dessert is ready to be enjoyed!
Chia seed grass jelly dessert
We hope that these instructions will help you create a delicious and refreshing grass jelly dessert at home. You can also check out our article on how to make grass jelly from scratch. Good luck, and happy cooking!
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