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Grass jelly (gelée d'herbe)

A fresh, wobbly dessert made from an aquatic plant, Platostoma palustre, which gives a dark, slightly bitter jelly. It is served in cubes in sweet syrup and is very popular in summer.

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring 1 liter of water to a boil and whisk in the grass jelly powder to avoid lumps.
  2. Add the cane sugar and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring.
  3. Dissolve the cornstarch in a little cold water, then pour it into the pan to thicken slightly.
  4. Pour the mixture into a dish or molds and let it cool slightly before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
  5. For the syrup, dissolve the sugar in the water over medium heat, then let it cool.
  6. Cut the jelly into cubes, arrange them in bowls, pour over the syrup and add a few drops of lemon.

Variations and tips

Milk grass jelly. Replace half the water in the syrup with coconut milk for a milder, creamier version.

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Original Ecomely recipe.