Chilled Almond Jelly with Lychees or Longans

Name: Chilled Almond Jelly with Lychees or Longans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Cuisine: Singaporean
Ingredients: One (600-g/20-oz) can lychees or longans, with canning syrup, chilled; Ice cubes (optional); 2 teaspoons almond essence; ½ cup (125 g) sugar; 2 tablespoons agar-agar powder; 3 cups (750 ml) water; 1 cup (250 ml) fresh milk

Preparation info

Serves
4-6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

The Food of Singapore

By Djoko Wibisono

Published 2015

About

A classic Chinese restaurant dish that is very easy to make and can be prepared well in advance. What a great way to end a Chinese dinner!

Ingredients

3 cups (750 ml) water
2 tablespoons agar-agar powder<

Asia
Singapore
Dessert
Dinner
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
South East Asia
Street Food

Method

Pour the water into a deep saucepan and sprinkle the agar-agar powder over it. Stir gently and slowly bring to a boil over medium heat. Then reduce the heat and simmer gently over low heat for 5 minutes. Add the milk and sugar, and continue to stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then add the almond essence and gently simmer for another minute. Pour the mixture