Healthy Aiyu Jelly Longan 爱玉冰 Taiwanese Summer Dessert

Aiyu seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: gelatin

Chia seeds provide a similar texture with added fiber.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with unique flavor.

Place the aiyu seeds into a mesh bag and tie it tightly.

Add 1.3 litres of water into a large bowl.

Gently rub the bag of aiyu seeds in the water for about 5 minutes until the seeds are no longer slimy.

Discard the seeds and chill the mixture in the fridge for about 2 hours until the jelly is set.

Drizzle 1-2 teaspoons of Manuka honey over the jelly.

Optional: Add some canned longan and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top for garnish.

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