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Chinese Almond Jelly
This recipe for Chinese Almond Jelly is a classic dim sum dessert featuring almond-flavored jelly set with agar, served with fruit cocktail.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 70 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Asian , Chinese
Ingredients
Almond jelly:
- 250 ml almond milk unsweetened
- 25 g granulated sugar or to taste
- ½ teaspoon agar powder
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
For serving:
- 1 can mixed fruit cocktail or assorted fresh fruit of your choice
Instructions
- Combine almond milk, sugar, and agar powder in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture up to a boil over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes. (Be careful not to let the almond milk bubble over).
- Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the almond extract.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve into a small glass container or your desired mold and let it cool.
- Use a spoon to remove any bubbles on the surface.
- Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours, or until set.
Cup of Yum
Serve:
- Cut almond jelly into small cubes and serve in a glass or bowl with mixed fruit cocktail.
Nutrition Information
Calories
70kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
172mg
(7%)
Potassium
2mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
0.01mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.