Almond Jelly

Name: Almond Jelly
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 tsp agar agar powder; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1 tsp almond extract; 1 cup canned mandarin orange segments, drained

A silky, chilled Chinese dessert made with almond milk and agar agar, topped with sweet mandarin orange segments.

15 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups water
2 tsp agar agar powder
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp almond extract
1 cup canned mandarin orange segments, drained

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 2 tsp agar agar powder, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar.
2

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until dissolved.
3

Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup unsweetened almond milk and 1 tsp almond extract.
4

Pour the liquid into a shallow pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
5

Cut the jelly into diamond shapes and serve topped with 1 cup drained canned mandarin orange segments.

Questions

How long does Almond Jelly keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Almond Jelly?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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