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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
The longan jelly has a chewy, slightly firm texture and a sweet, refreshing taste that brings an irresistible flavor. This snack is extremely easy to make, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to prepare it right away!
Ingredients for Longan Jelly For 4 people
Longan 100 gr Jelly powder 10 gr Rock sugar A little (depending on taste)
What is longan?
- Longan, also known as longan fruit, is a type of food made from the flesh of the longan fruit.
- The production process of longan involves 3 steps: First, they select ripe longan fruits with thick, fresh flesh and little water to dry in the sun or dehydrate until completely dry. Then, they proceed to extract the flesh inside. Finally, the longan flesh is dehydrated at a temperature of 50 – 60 degrees Celsius, and it is ready for use.
How to make Longan Jelly
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Wash and soak longan
First, wash the longan thoroughly with water, then soak for 30 minutes to soften.
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Cooking longan jelly
Add 1 liter of water and 10g of jelly powder into the pot, stir well and soak the mixture for about 30 minutes to let it expand.
Next, place the pot on the stove, add the soaked longan, a little rock sugar, and stir well over medium heat until the mixture gently boils and the water is clear, then turn off the heat.
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Pour into mold
Let the jelly mixture cool down, then pour it into the mold and place it in the refrigerator until it completely sets.
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Final product
Longan jelly has a chewy, crunchy texture, with a sweet and distinctive flavor from longan, extremely easy to eat and delicious, nutritious.
Tips for successful execution
- You should soak the jelly before cooking so that it becomes clear, crunchy, and less watery.
- Stir the jelly continuously during cooking to prevent it from burning.
How to store jelly
- You should cover the jelly tightly and store it in the refrigerator for 5 – 7 days.
- Do not store the jelly at room temperature as it can spoil easily.
Hope the article above has helped you understand more about how to make longan jelly delicious and nutritious. TasteVN wishes you success!
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