All Natural Aiyu Jelly (愛玉) ♥ Healthy Summer Dessert Recipe

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.

Remove seeds from the dried fig fruit using a metal spoon and hands.

Sift through a sieve to separate the seeds from the fuzz.

Prepare a medium-sized mesh bag or cheesecloth and place only the seeds inside, sealing the top.

Rub the bag of seeds with clean hands to release a slimy substance for about 5-10 minutes until the water turns light yellow.

Let the bowl sit for about 30 minutes to set the jelly.

In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add 1/2 cup of coconut sugar, stirring until dissolved.

Set the sweetened water aside to cool and prepare the juice of 2 fresh limes.

Combine the lime juice with the cooled sugar mixture.

Check the jelly after 30 minutes, and if set, cut it into larger bite-sized pieces with a knife.

Pour in some of the cold lime syrup and add a handful of ice cubes and lime slices for presentation.

Serve chilled in bowls.

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