Sương Sáo Hột É Recipe (Grass Jelly With Basil Seeds)

Sương Sáo Hột É Recipe (Grass Jelly With Basil Seeds)

If you're looking for a dessert to fight off the scorching summer heat, sương sáo hột é is the dish for you! Cooling, tasty, and healthy, what a perfect dish!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Keyword: Grass jelly with basil seeds, Sương Sáo Hột É

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Dietary Preference: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 2 20

Total Time: 2 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 393kcal

Equipment

Knife
Chopping Board
Saucepan
Wooden Spoon
Molds for the grass jelly

Ingredients

▢ 1.8 ounces white grass jelly powder
▢ 0.35 ounces black grass jelly powder
▢ 6.8 fluid ounces unsweetened fresh milk
▢ 13.5 fluid ounces coconut milk
▢ 2.5 quarts water
▢ 3 fluid ounces condensed milk
▢ 3.5 ounces sugar
▢ 0.7 ounces basil seeds

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Instructions

Mix white grass jelly powder with sugar and water until dissolved. Bring to a boil, cook for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat. Pour into a mold and let cool.
Repeat the previous steps with black grass jelly powder, using the same amount of water and sugar.
When both of them have cooled, place them in a fridge for 2 to 3 hours and allow them to solidify.
Add the coconut milk, fresh milk, and condensed milk to a saucepan. Next, boil the mixture. Pour in 1 cup of water to reduce the milk mixture's fattiness. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, then cut the heat.
Soak basil seeds in warm water for 5 minutes. Check jellies for firmness, then unmold and cut into bite-sized pieces. Keep the two types separate.
Spoon the jellies into a bowl or glass and pour in the sweet soup. Add the basil seeds, and enjoy!

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Notes

The total time is for making 4 servings of sương sáo hột é.
A few drops of banana flavor concentrate can boost the dish's flavor quite well. In addition, you can also throw some chè bánh lọt (cendol) into the mix.
White (granulated) sugar is the best choice for this recipe, as it won't affect the color of the final dish.
You can make this dish with chia seeds. Since they take longer to swell up (about 20 to 30 minutes) and are smaller than basil seeds, you will need to change the amount used.
Ideally, the grass jelly should be tender enough to melt in your mouth, which is what I aim for in my recipe. However, if you prefer crunchier jelly, you can cut down on the water.

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