
Desserts
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sirop
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 1 liter of water to a boil and whisk in the grass jelly powder to avoid lumps.
- Add the cane sugar and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in a little cold water, then pour it into the pan to thicken slightly.
- Pour the mixture into a dish or molds and let it cool slightly before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
- For the syrup, dissolve the sugar in the water over medium heat, then let it cool.
- 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.

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