Lychee Jelly

Lychee Jelly is a refreshing and light vegan dessert that captures the sweet, floral essence of lychee fruit. This delightful treat is perfect for warm weather and offers a unique twist to traditional jelly desserts.

Ingredients

• Lychee fruit - 200 grams (fresh or canned, drained)
• Agar-agar powder - 2 grams
• Water - 300 ml
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. If using fresh lychee, peel and pit the fruit, then chop into small pieces.
2. In a small saucepan, combine 300 ml of water and 2 grams of agar-agar powder, then stir well to dissolve the agar-agar.
3. Add 50 grams of sugar to the mixture and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved.
4. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for added flavor.
6. In serving containers, place the chopped lychee pieces evenly at the bottom.
7. Pour the agar-agar mixture over the lychee pieces, filling the containers.
8. Allow the jelly to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy your lychee jelly!

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 25 g
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 0 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants from lychee fruit.
• Low in calories and fat, making it a guilt-free dessert option.

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