Coconut Milk Agar Agar Pudding: Malaysian Delight

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while almond milk is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetener option while brown sugar is more economical.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally, while essence is a budget-friendly alternative.

agar agar powder

🥗Healthier: gelatin

💰Cheaper: carrageenan

Gelatin is a common substitute for vegetarians, while carrageenan is often less expensive.

In a large pot, combine the agar-agar, sugar, salt, food colouring or pandan essence and coconut milk. Stir until the ingredients are well combined.

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar and agar agar dissolve completely. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat and pour the mixture into a shallow dish or mould and let it cool for at least 2-3 hours, or until it is completely chilled and set.

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