Agar Agar Jelly (2-ingredient)
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
1 min
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Calories
222 kcal
-
Cuisine
Asian, Singaporean
Agar Agar Jelly (2-ingredient)
Description
Agar Agar Jelly is made by dissolving agar powder in cold or room temperature coconut water, then heating the mixture to boiling while whisking continuously until fully dissolved. The solution is boiled for five minutes to activate the gelling properties. If desired, cut fruits can be stirred in before the jelly sets, though heating may soften their texture slightly.
The mixture is poured into molds or containers to set at room temperature, forming a firm, bouncy jelly. Coconut water provides a gentle natural sweetness and flavor; alternatives like water can be used but may require added sweeteners. The jelly can be chilled for a cooler serving temperature.
Setting strength varies with the agar amount and liquid quantity. Adjusting water can change texture from firmer to softer, but too much liquid requires more agar powder to set properly. This jelly is suitable for decorative serving, including setting inside coconut husks for contrast with the flesh.
Ingredients
- 0.35 oz agar agar powder 10g. Substitute: agar agar flakes or agar agar strips. Soften in the water for 5-10 minutes before switching on the heat. You can also use konnyaku (but note it's a choking hazard) or gelatine (if not vegan.)
- 4.2 Cups coconut water (1 litre/ 0.264 US gallons.) This can be either fresh or from the bottle. For this recipe, I used bottled coconut water to make the agar agar jelly before setting it in a real coconut husk. (Note: your brand of agar agar powder may require a different amount of liquid to set- check before starting!) You can substitute with water but it'll be super bland without a sweetener. If adding sugar, whisk the sugar with the agar powder before pouring into the liquid. (This prevents clumping.)
- fruits Optional. If you want to make the jelly sweeter without adding sugar, add some fruits into the agar agar before it sets, cut-up
Instructions
- Pour the cold/ room temperature coconut water into the pot, add the agar agar powder then stir to dissolve. The heat is not on yet.
- Switch on the fire to medium heat, bring the solution to the boil, whisking continuously.
- Stil till all the powder has dissolved, let it fullyboil for 5 minutes, then switch off the fire.
- Agar agar sets quickly at room temperature. Hence, if you are adding fruits, stir them into the agar agar now before it has set, making sure to stir such that the fruits are well-distributed. Note that the heat will make the fruits soften and affect their texture a little.
- Pour the jelly into the designated containers/ molds to set. Optional: cut out shapes with cookie cutters once hardened. (It sets at room tempeature but tastes nice cold, especially when the weather is hot out!)Tip: If you're entertaining, it's a nice touch to pour the jelly into coconut husks. (Leave the coconut flesh in the coconut for a nice contrast in texture.) Do make sure to choose smaller coconuts and not to pour all the way to the brim, or it will be too big of a portion for 1 person!
Notes
- Always add agar powder to cold or room temperature liquid to prevent clumping; do not add to warm or hot liquids directly.
- If using acidic liquids like citrus juices, increase agar powder amount to ensure proper setting as acidity weakens agar's gelling.
- Raw juices from some fruits like kiwi, pineapple, or mango may not gel unless cooked first; canned fruits generally work fine.
- Texture can be softened by adding up to 20% more liquid, but too much prevents setting and requires reheating with extra agar.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1069mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 2632mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 304mg | 30% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
