OSMANTHUS JELLY

OSMANTHUS JELLY

Osmanthus 

桂花

is a flower that has a distinct aroma 

and

used in desserts & tea

Traditional Chinese medicine

claims that 

osmanthus tea improves

complexion and helps detox the body

Gojiberries 

枸杞

is good for eyesight

and

it is used to boil soup or steep tea

Combining the 2 in a drink is good

better still 

when make into Jelly

Here is a simple recipe

following the instructions at the back of the package

Osmanthus Jelly 

1 packet 10g konnyaku powder
225G sugar

1 tsp dried Osmanthus flower

2 Tbsp goji berries, rinsed

950 ml water

1) follow the instructions at the back of the Konnyaku packet to prepare the jelly

2) bring to boil 950ml water & Osmanthus flowers, simmer for 2-3 min
3) combine sugar & konnyaku powder & mix well 

3) slowly add konnyaku powder mixture to the boiling water, stir until powder has dissolved

4) add gojiberries, & remove from heat, let mixture sit for 5 min

5) distribute mixture to jelly moulds & let cool

6) refrigerate for at least an hour, serve chilled