Description
This sweet and tangy jelly is delicious on its own, but also makes a delicious addition to fruit and milk teas.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup aiyu seeds
- 5 cups mineral or spring water
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 32 ounces milk tea
Instructions
- Fill a bowl with water and place the seeds inside a mesh bag or cheesecloth.
- Submerge the bag in the water while squeezing and rubbing. Continue “washing” the aiyu seeds for a few minutes. The water will turn yellowish and feel a bit slimy (this is normal).
- Remove the cloth and seeds.
- Put the bowl in the refrigerator and let it sit for 30 minutes. It will chill to a gelatin-like texture.
- Cut the jelly into cubes and pour the lime juice and honey over them. Stir.
- Divide the jelly between the two glasses, add ice, and then add your choice of bubble tea (we love a citrusy tea with the aiyu jelly), and enjoy!
Notes
Using tap water is not recommended. Mineral or spring water will help the jelly to set firmer.
Without the addition of lime and honey, the jelly is more or less tasteless.
Aiyu jelly is delicious as a stand-alone dessert, a bubble tea topping, or as a boba smoothie topping. The citrus flavor is especially delicious with lychee and passionfruit smoothies.
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Because there are no preservatives added to this recipe, you should consume the jelly within 24 hours of cooking it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes