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Escape the scorching summer with a glass of chilled, sweet coconut-flavored dessert adorned with green Thai jelly (Lod Chong) that's irresistibly chewy and crispy. It's pure joy for everyone.
Green Thai jelly (giun) dessert is quite familiar, but many might wonder why, with both being Thai desserts, the jelly texture varies from soft to crunchy and crispy. That's because Thai green jelly comes in two types: the soft Thai version and the crunchy Singaporean version. They are crafted from different ingredients, offering a distinct and delightful experience. While the soft Thai green jelly is already widespread, today, PasGo suggests trying the recipe for Singaporean crunchy green jelly. Let's head to the kitchen, ladies!
Ingredients for making Singaporean Green Thai Jelly Dessert:
(Serving Size: 2 – 3 people)
- Tapioca Flour: 60g
- Pandan Leaves: 7 - 8 leaves
- Coconut Palm Sugar: 20g
- Jasmine Oil: 3 drops
- Coconut Milk Essence: 120ml (approximately 8 tablespoons)
- Jackfruit: 3-4 pieces (or any fruit of your choice)
How to Make Singaporean Green Thai Jelly Dessert:
Step 1: Making Singaporean Green Jelly
- Clean the pandan leaves, split them in half. Grind or finely chop 4 leaves, add 80ml water, and strain through a sieve to extract the green liquid.
- Place tapioca flour in a large bowl. Boil pandan water, pour half into the flour bowl, mix thoroughly by hand. Gradually add pandan water until the mixture forms a lump. Transfer the dough onto a clean surface for kneading.
- Knead thoroughly until the dough is elastic, smooth, and stretches without breaking.
- Roll the dough thinly using a knife to cut small strands like noodles. Boil water and gently drop the strands in. Let them simmer for 2–3 minutes until the strands are translucent. Turn off the heat, lift the jelly strands, and place them in a bowl of ice water to enhance the texture and prevent sticking.
Pro Tip:
- It's recommended to knead 4/5 of tapioca flour and use the remaining 1/5 as dry flour for dusting during kneading and rolling. This makes the dough less sticky and easier to handle.
Step 2: Making Sugar Syrup and Coconut Milk Essence
- Finely dice thốt nốt sugar, put it in a pot, add 120ml filtered water, and heat it up. Stir continuously while heating until the sugar dissolves. Add jasmine oil, then turn off the heat.
- Boil coconut milk essence with the remaining pandan leaves. Add 1/3 teaspoon of salt, stir well, then turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool.
Step 3: Presentation
- Remove the seeds from the jackfruit and shred it. If using other fruits like mango, watermelon, dragon fruit, etc., peel and cut them into pomegranate-sized pieces.
- Scoop 2-3 spoonfuls of sugar syrup, 2-3 spoonfuls of coconut milk essence, crushed ice, and sprinkle shredded jackfruit and small-cut fruits on top. Enjoy!
Pro Tip:
- You can measure water with a regular glass (250 ml)
- Besides fruits, feel free to add any ingredients you like, such as lotus seeds, red beans, or tofu pudding...
- There you have it, the Singaporean Green Thai Jelly Dessert is now complete. Surprisingly simple, isn't it? Despite the straightforward ingredients and preparation, don't underestimate the 'power' of this dish. The super refreshing dessert, with the coconut flavor, the vibrant green jelly, and the sweet, juicy fruits, is a delight for the soul. Enjoying the Singaporean Green Thai Jelly Dessert on a hot day is pure bliss.
- Nowadays, Thai desserts and Thai cuisine, in general, are no longer unfamiliar to the Vietnamese. With delicately blended flavors, distinctive cooking styles, and affordable prices, Thai dishes are found everywhere, from street corners to upscale restaurants. Whether you've fallen in love with Thai flavors or simply adore the deliciousness of Green Thai Jelly Dessert, visit Thai Respect restaurant! Its elegant ambiance, exquisite Thai dishes with unique flavors, and unmistakable Thai charm will undoubtedly provide unforgettable experiences.
- Pin down the address of Thai Respect restaurant and set aside a day to enjoy Thai cuisine with friends and family.
>>>Check out detailed information about Thai Respect restaurant here.
Compiled by Thanh Mai - PasGo.vn
