Agar-agar jelly Recipe

Japanese · Dessert · 15 min total

A simple, vegan-friendly jelly made from agar-agar, perfect for setting fruit juices or flavored liquids into a firm, clear jelly.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fruit juice (e.g., grape, apple, or orange) or flavored liquid
• 1 tablespoon agar-agar powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the agar-agar powder in 1/2 cup water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a saucepan, combine the fruit juice and sugar (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3. Add the dissolved agar-agar mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the agar-agar is fully dissolved.
4. Remove from heat and pour the mixture into a shallow dish or individual molds.
5. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
6. Once set, cut into cubes or unmold and serve chilled.

Tips

• Use clear juices for a transparent jelly; cloudy juices will yield an opaque jelly.
• Agar-agar sets at room temperature, but refrigeration speeds up the process.
• Store leftover jelly in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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