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Sunday, 2 October 2016

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