1. Pandan Soybean Jelly

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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pandan Soybean Jelly For 4 people
Soybeans 100 gr Pandan leaves 10 leaves (about 50 gr) Coconut milk 100 ml Jelly powder 1/2 teaspoon Roasted peanuts A little (roasted peanuts) Sugar 8 tablespoons (about 80 gr)
How to choose good soybeans
- You should choose fresh soybeans, free from mold, with no unusual spots on the surface.
- The soybeans should be off-white, with uniform size, and not mixed with many damaged or discolored beans.
- The soybean shells should not be cracked and show no signs of sprouting.
- When smelling, there should be a light, rich aroma typical of soybeans.
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How to make pandan leaf soybean jelly
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Blend and squeeze soybean milk
Rinse the soybeans with water to clean off dust, then soak the soybeans in a bowl with water for about 6 – 8 hours or overnight.
After that, drain the soybeans, rinse them again with water, and place them in the blender along with 1/2 liter of water, blending on medium power for 2 minutes.
Next, use a thick cloth bag to pour the blended soybean mixture into and squeeze to extract the milk.
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Blend pandan leaves and mix jelly powder
Wash the pandan leaves thoroughly with water, then cut them into small pieces.
Next, put the pandan leaves into a blender along with 200ml of water, blend on medium power for 1 minute, and then strain to extract the juice.
Add 8 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of jelly powder into a bowl, and mix well.
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Cook the milk
Pour the soybean milk into a pot, place the pot on the stove and heat over medium heat until the milk boils, then reduce the heat to low and skim off the foam. While cooking, stir frequently and keep the milk boiling for about 5 minutes.
Next, add the mixture of sugar and jelly powder, stirring well, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Tip: You should stir the milk frequently and cook on low heat to prevent the milk from burning and overflowing. -
Mixing pandan color
Next, add 200ml of pandan juice, stir well, and bring the milk mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down a bit.
Tip:- You should measure the right amount of pandan juice to add; do not add too much as it will make the final product bitter.
- When the mixture just starts to boil, turn off the heat immediately; do not cook for too long as it will cause the color to fade.
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Pouring into molds
When the soybean milk jelly mixture is still warm, gently use a ladle to push the layer of foam on top to one side.
Then scoop the jelly mixture into molds, cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours for the jelly to set.
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Final product
After the jelly has set, you take the jelly out onto a plate, add some roasted peanuts, and drizzle a little coconut milk on top to have a delicious dessert.
The pandan soybean jelly is smooth like pudding, fragrant and creamy with a moderate sweetness that is very enticing. Wishing you success in making it!
2. Coconut Soybean Jelly

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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Coconut Soybean Jelly For 5 people
Jelly powder 1 packet (about 25gr) Coconut milk 200 ml Unsweetened soybean milk 1.2 liters Unsweetened fresh milk 1 liter Soybean milk powder 4 packets Granulated sugar 350 gr
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How to prepare Coconut Soybean Jelly
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Cook the jelly
Next, add 4 packets of soybean milk powder to a bowl and dissolve it with 240ml of filtered water, then add it to the milk pot.
After that, add 350g of granulated sugar and stir well until the sugar dissolves, then continue to cook until the jelly mixture boils, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes before turning off the stove.
Tip: While cooking, you should stir continuously to avoid burning the mixture. -
Pouring into Molds
You pour the soybean agar mixture into small jars or trays, let the mixture cool down a bit, then place it in the refrigerator for about 2 hours before you can enjoy it.
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Final Product
The soybean coconut agar is crunchy, with a moderate sweetness combined with the creamy flavor of coconut milk, lightly scented with soybean, which is very delicious and unique.
The above is a detailed guide on 2 ways to make soybean jelly with pandan leaves and fragrant coconut milk that are unique, with a very simple method. Wishing you success with today’s dish!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel Zui Vào Bếp and Lina Cooking