HOT is the only word I can describe the weather now. I wanted to make jelly for the family but with DD1 and myself still coughing away, I decided on agar agar instead since it can set at room temperature and need not be eaten cold.
Instead of just making the plain agar agar, I decided on chrysanthemum agar as it's refreshing for a hot day. I just prepare the agar as per instructions on the packet but used chrysanthemum tea instead of water. A point to note is, when you are preparing the chrysanthemum tea, you need to add a little bit more sugar than required, else you will end up with a bland agar agar.
The next time I make this, I may want to replace the agar agar powder with water chestnut powder.
Ingredients
Instead of just making the plain agar agar, I decided on chrysanthemum agar as it's refreshing for a hot day. I just prepare the agar as per instructions on the packet but used chrysanthemum tea instead of water. A point to note is, when you are preparing the chrysanthemum tea, you need to add a little bit more sugar than required, else you will end up with a bland agar agar.
The next time I make this, I may want to replace the agar agar powder with water chestnut powder.
Ingredients
A handful of chrysanthemum flowers
A handful of wolfberries
1300ml water
A packet of agar agar powder
Rock sugar to taste
Method
Method
- Wash the chrysanthemum flowers and wolfberries.
- Bring water to boil.
- Put in the chrysanthemum flowers and let it boil for 5 - 10 mins. Remove from heat. Steep for 20 mins, covered.
- Sieve the tea into another pot.
- Add agar agar powder and rock sugar. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Make sure that the powder and sugar have dissolved.
- Add in the wolfberries and let it brew in low fire for another 10-15 mins.
- Pour into moulds to set and let it cool. Chill before serving.
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