Almond “Jello” with Fruit

 

This is a classic Chinese dessert made without gelatin.  Agar agar is flavourless and extracted from seaweed; it

printer-friendly recipe

can be found in most Asian supermarkets.

serves 12

Ingredients:

¼ oz agar agar

5 cups water

1 cup sugar

1 ½ cup evaporated milk /soy or almond milk

1 tablespoon almond extract

1 16 ounce can fruit (e.g. peaches, lichee, mixed fruit)

Two types of agar agar:

    

You can buy agar agar that looks like translucent strands.  You may also find it in a powdered form.

Follow instructions to cut and rinse if you buy this type. (No need to rinse and cut.

Method:

Cut agar agar into pieces, then rinse it.  Place the agar agar in a sauce pan.

Add 5 cups water; soak it for 30 minutes.

Heat the agar agar over medium heat until it dissolves.  Add the sugar and bring it to a boil.

Add the milk and almond extract; stir and turn off the heat.

Pour the liquid into individual serving bowls.

Allow to cool the refrigerate until it sets.  Top with fruit before serving.

Enjoy!

Options:

• Pour the hot “jello” mixture into a baking/casserole dish.  Let it set and cut into cubes before serving with fruit.

• Serve the “jello” with fresh fruit instead of canned fruit.