Agar Agar Substitute
Do you want to make a delicious, healthy and natural jelly or dessert? Do you want to avoid using traditional gelatin, which is made from animal collagen and often contains artificial flavors and colors? Then you need to try agar agar! Agar agar is a natural vegetarian and vegan alternative to gelatin, made from red seaweed. It is rich in fiber, low in calories and fat, and has a neutral taste, making it perfect for a variety of dishes. It's easy to use and has a similar gelling power to gelatin, but it sets firmer and is more stable. Here's a recipe to make a simple and delicious agar agar dessert, that you can customize with your favorite fruits, nuts, and sweeteners.
Instructions
Instructions:
In a saucepan, combine the fruit juice or puree with the agar agar powder and sweetener, if using.
Whisk well to make sure there are no lumps and all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, whisking continuously.
Once it reaches boiling point, reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the agar agar has completely dissolved.
Remove from heat and stir in the diced fruit and vanilla extract, if using.
Pour the mixture into a mold or individual cups and let it cool for a few minutes.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, for about 2-3 hours.
Serve chilled, topped with extra fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of honey.
Enjoy this healthy and natural agar agar dessert as a sweet treat or a refreshing snack!
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