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Coconut jelly (jelly niu)

A wobbly, gently sweet dessert made from coconut milk set with agar-agar. Its soft, fresh texture makes it a light treat, ideal after a hot meal.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

194 kcal per serving

Protein
1.2 g
Carbohydrates
18.9 g
of which sugars
18 g
Fat
12.3 g
of which saturated fat
11 g
Fiber
0.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, mix the water and agar-agar and let it soak for five minutes.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring until it comes to the boil, then simmer for one minute.
  3. Add the sugar, salt and coconut milk, and stir until fully dissolved.
  4. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla, then pour into moulds or glasses.
  5. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours.
  6. Unmould or serve straight away, with mango pieces if you like.

Variations and tips

Lime flavour. Add the zest of a lime when bringing to the boil for a brighter jelly.

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