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agar agar

🥗Healthier: gelatin

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Gelatin is easier to find and cheaper, though not vegan.

sweet red bean paste

🥗Healthier: date paste

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Date paste provides sweetness while lentils are a budget-friendly alternative.

Combine water and agar in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir until agar dissolves completely, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Pour the mixture into a mold and refrigerate until set, about 1-2 hours.

Once set, gently remove the cake from the mold.

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