COCONUT (SANTAN) AGAR-AGAR JELLY BLUE PEA FLOWER...

COCONUT (SANTAN) AGAR-AGAR JELLY

BLUE PEA FLOWER

adapted from :    shiokmanrecipes.com

Blue Pea Flower Extract :

50  dried  blue pea flowers@bunga Telang  (I use fresh flowers)

100  ml  water

Agar-Agar Mixture :

400  ml  water

1/2  packet  agar-agar powder  (6 gm)

100  gm  sugar

200  ml  santan@coconut milk

1/4  tsp  salt

Pandan leaves,  crushed  (optional)

1/4  tsp  essence of your choice  (optional)

Directions :

Blue Pea Flower Extract :

1.  Wash dried blue pea flowers and boil in water.

2.  After water has turned dark blue, switch off flame.  Use a sieve to strain off the flowers and squeeze out the dark blue water.

Agar-Agar Mixture :

1.  In a pot of water, add agar-agar powder and sugar.

2.  Stir well before turning on heat and bring to a boil.  Ensure that agar-agar powder is completely dissolved.  Boil for a few minutes with pandan leaves (optional).  Switch off flame and remove the leaves.

3.  Slowly add blue pea flower extract (to achieve the desired colour), stir well and bring it to a boil.  Add essence of your choice (optional).

4.  Add santan (coconut milk) with salt and mix well.  Let the mixture boil for a while and switch off flame.

5.  Scoop agar-agar liquid into glass containers or jelly moulds.  Remove bubbles on the surface with a spoon.  Set aside to cool.  The santan will slowly separate and float up, creating 2 layers.

6.  Once set, chill in refrigerator for a few hours before serving...

NOTE :    If you want to have a thinner layer of santan, reduce the coconut milk to 120 gm...