Pandan Jelly (Agar Agar Pandan)
Pandan Jelly (Agar Agar Pandan) is a delightful tropical dessert that brings the exotic flavors of Southeast Asia right to your table. This vibrant green jelly, infused with fragrant pandan leaves and rich coconut milk, offers a refreshing and unique treat perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and visually stunning, it can be served chilled and garnished with fresh fruits or toasted coconut flakes, making it a crowd-pleaser for summer gatherings or cozy nights in. Indulge in this refreshing dessert that will transport you to a paradise of flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons agar agar powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup pandan juice (made from about 10 fresh pandan leaves blended with water)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pandan Juice: Blend pandan leaves with water until finely chopped. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to extract the vibrant green juice.
- Combine Agar Agar: In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add agar agar powder and stir continuously until fully dissolved.
- Mix Ingredients: Reduce heat and add coconut milk and sugar to the agar mixture, simmering gently for about five minutes.
- Add Pandan Juice: Stir in the pandan juice until well combined and heated through.
- Pour into Molds: Carefully pour the mixture into molds of your choice and allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least two hours until set, then remove from molds and serve chilled. Garnish with fruits or toasted coconut flakes as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg