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3 dessert bowls of pink jelly with gold flake decoration.
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Agar Agar Jelly

Learn how to make agar agar jelly with this easy recipe. It only takes 15 minutes and 5 ingredients to make this pink rose flavored dessert!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 1 liter of agar agar
Calories: 727.8kcal
Author: Priya Maha

Ingredients

  • 10 g agar agar
  • 1 liter water
  • 200 g granulated sugar

Optional

  • ½ teaspoon rose extract
  • A few drops of pink food coloring
  • Gold flakes (edible)

Instructions

  • Wash and pat the molds dry. Set them aside while making the jelly (see Note 1).
  • Measure sugar into a bowl. Add the agar agar powder and mix well (see Note 2).
  • Pour water into a medium sized pot. Add the agar agar and sugar mixture into the water and stir well for about 30 seconds.
  • Heat up the jelly solution over low flame. Stir constantly.
  • Let the jelly cook over the low heat until it reaches a rolling boil point. Make sure to stir it constantly.
  • As soon as the jelly starts boiling, turn off the heat.
  • Let the jelly cool for a few minutes before adding the rose extract and the pink food coloring. Stir well to disperse the color evenly in the agar agar.
  • Pour the agar agar into the prepared molds.
  • Let them rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes before transferring to the refrigerator to set completely.
  • To test if the jelly is set, shake the molds gently. If the jelly is wobbly, it needs more time. If it does not move, try pressing lightly with your finger. If it is firm to the touch, it is ready to serve. Decorate the top with gold flakes if you wish.
  • Keep the jelly chilled until it is ready to be served. The jelly is best served chilled.

Notes

  1. The first step in making jellies is to prepare the molds. This is because the jelly sets rather quickly as it cools down and you risk the jelly setting while preparing the molds if you do it after cooking the jelly.
  2. This step helps in avoiding the powder from clumping when added into the water.
  3. The time taken for the jelly to set depends on the size of the mold you use. If you pour into a wide and shallow mold, the jelly will set much quicker compared to small and deep molds. Chilling the jelly will also help to set it quicker.
  4. The key point to note in making agar agar jelly is the ratio of the jelly powder to the water/liquid. For every 10g of agar agar powder, use between 950ml to 1 liter of water. This water ratio yields firm and perfectly textured agar agar jelly.

Nutrition

Calories: 727.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 188.4g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 56.5mg | Potassium: 105.9mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 181.7g | Calcium: 85.9mg | Iron: 2mg