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Grass Jelly Dessert

A refreshing Thai herbal dessert featuring tender grass jelly cubes served over crushed ice with dark brown sugar syrup.

15 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups grass jelly, cubed
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups crushed ice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 1/2 cup dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Stir constantly for 3 minutes until sugar dissolves into syrup, then remove from heat and cool.

  3. 3

    Divide 2 cups cubed grass jelly evenly into serving bowls.

  4. 4

    Top each bowl with 2 cups crushed ice and drizzle with the cooled brown sugar syrup.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Grass Jelly Dessert?

The entry for Grass Jelly Dessert calls for 1/2 cup dark brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

How many calories are in Grass Jelly Dessert?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 120 calories, with 1 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 25 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Grass Jelly Dessert?

Keep Grass Jelly Dessert covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

Can I halve or double Grass Jelly Dessert?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the grass jelly drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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