Soy-Free Grass Jelly Dessert
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Soy-Free Grass Jelly Dessert, a unique and health-conscious twist on the classic Southeast Asian treat. This recipe uses grass jelly powder and agar-agar—a plant-based gelling agent—to create silky, melt-in-your-mouth jelly cubes without the need for soy-based ingredients. Combined with creamy coconut milk, a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar, and cooling mint leaves, this dessert offers a perfect balance of lightness and decadence. Quick to prepare and ideal for warm days, it’s served chilled with ice cubes for an extra refreshing boost. Whether you’re vegan, soy-free, or simply craving a smooth and creamy dessert with tropical flair, this easy-to-make Soy-Free Grass Jelly Dessert is the perfect choice to impress your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Grass jelly powder
- 1 liters Water
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 12 cubes Ice cubes
- 10 grams Agar-agar powder
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the 10 grams of agar-agar powder in 1 liter of water. Let it sit for a few minutes.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the dissolved agar-agar mixture and 100 grams of grass jelly powder. Stir continuously.
Add 150 grams of granulated sugar to the saucepan and stir until fully dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, continuing to stir occasionally.
Remove the mixture from the heat and pour it into a shallow tray or mold. Allow it to cool to room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator.
Chill the grass jelly in the fridge for about 2 hours, or until it sets completely.
Once set, cut the grass jelly into cubes and prepare the dessert bowls.
In each serving bowl, add a generous helping of grass jelly cubes, pour in 100 ml of coconut milk, and add 3 ice cubes.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving. Enjoy your refreshing soy-free grass jelly dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 155 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.2 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 228.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 398 mg | 8% | |
*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.
