Grass Jelly Dessert
Indulge in the refreshing sweetness of Grass Jelly Dessert, a vibrant Southeast Asian treat that’s perfect for cooling down on a hot day. This delightful creation combines silky cubes of grass jelly with a medley of tropical fruits like lychee, longan, and mango, offering a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Drizzled with creamy coconut milk, a light simple syrup, and a touch of sweetened condensed milk, each bite is a luscious experience. Topped with crushed ice, it’s a chilled dessert that’s as satisfying as it is visually stunning. Simple to prepare in just 15 minutes, Grass Jelly Dessert is a must-try for lovers of healthy, unique, and easy-to-make Asian recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Grass jelly
- 50 grams Sugar
- 200 milliliters Water
- 100 milliliters Coconut milk
- 150 grams Mixed fruits (e.g., lychee, longan, mango)
- 100 grams Crushed ice
- 2 tablespoons Condensed milk
Instructions
Cut the grass jelly into small cubes, approximately 1 cm in size, and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine 200 milliliters of water and 50 grams of sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely to make a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Prepare the mixed fruits by peeling, slicing, or cubing them as needed. You can use canned fruits like lychee and longan, or fresh fruits like mango.
In serving glasses or bowls, place a layer of grass jelly cubes.
Pour a small amount of simple syrup over the grass jelly to sweeten it.
Arrange the mixed fruits on top of the grass jelly.
Drizzle 100 milliliters of coconut milk over the fruits and jelly.
Add a spoonful of crushed ice to each serving to keep the dessert cool.
Finish by drizzling one tablespoon of condensed milk on top for extra sweetness.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing grass jelly dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 502 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
