Sunday, May 29, 2016

Mango Jelly (Agar Agar)


Ingredients:


Mango - 1 medium Fully ripened 
Orange juice - 1/4 cup
Water - little more than 1/2 cup
Agar agar powder - 1tbsp
sugar - 1/4 cup (Can be adjusted according to the sourness of mango)
Lime juice - to taste (Optional)
Mint leaves - 15 (Optional)

Method:

1) In a blender, blend the mango cubes (for purée) and orange juice until smooth.
2)  In a small pot, add water and agar agar powder and stir to distribute the powder. 
3) Place this pot on stove and bring to a full boil, Keep stirring frequently, making sure that all the agar agar powder has dissolved and comes to full boil.
4) Now add sugar and mango purée. Whisk until smooth. 
5) Remove from heat and taste, adding more sugar and/or lime juice as needed.
6) Pour the mango mixture into a mould. You can use whatever mould you like; I used a square pan, but you can also make individual ones using cups, glasses, etc. 
7) If desired, you can add mint leaves all throughout, pushing them into the mango base. 
8) Refrigerate or leave at room temperature until the surface is set and no longer moves when you jiggle the mould.
9) When cold, cut into cubes with a sharp knife.

Yummy jelly is ready to be served.

Note:

1) Agar agar jelly sets at room temperature, so work quickly especially if you are making small ones. 
2) Mango can be replaced with any other fruit which can turn into creamy paste.


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